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CHIDIST Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

CHIDIST is an Excel Compatibility function. Legacy version of the chi-squared distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

CHIDIST syntax

=CHIDIST(x, deg_freedom)

Arguments

When to use CHIDIST

CHIDIST is kept mainly for opening older files built in earlier versions of Excel.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the CHIDIST function do in Excel?

Legacy version of the chi-squared distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

What is the syntax of CHIDIST in Excel?

The syntax is =CHIDIST(x, deg_freedom). x: The value to evaluate; deg_freedom: The degrees of freedom.

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