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INTERCEPT Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

INTERCEPT is an Excel Statistical function. Returns the intercept of a linear regression line.

INTERCEPT syntax

=INTERCEPT(known_ys, known_xs)

Arguments

When to use INTERCEPT

INTERCEPT is used in data analysis work to summarize or test patterns across a data set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the INTERCEPT function do in Excel?

Returns the intercept of a linear regression line.

What is the syntax of INTERCEPT in Excel?

The syntax is =INTERCEPT(known_ys, known_xs). known_ys: The known y-values; known_xs: The known x-values (optional).

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