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GAMMADIST Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

GAMMADIST is an Excel Compatibility function. Legacy gamma distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

GAMMADIST syntax

=GAMMADIST(x, alpha, beta, cumulative)

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When to use GAMMADIST

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GAMMADIST function do in Excel?

Legacy gamma distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

What is the syntax of GAMMADIST in Excel?

The syntax is =GAMMADIST(x, alpha, beta, cumulative). x: The value to evaluate; alpha: A shape parameter of the distribution; beta: A shape parameter of the distribution; cumulative: TRUE for the cumulative distribution, FALSE for the probability mass.

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