ATANH Formula

Returns the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number, in radians.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=ATANH(number)
number
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the ATANH formula.

Examples for the atanh formula

Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.

ATANH syntax pattern

=ATANH(number)

Use this ATANH pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.

ATANH in a worksheet

=ATANH(A2)

Returns the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number, in radians.

When to use ATANH

Use ATANH when you need to return the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number, in radians.

  • Convert and calculate angles.
  • Model geometry, waves, and other trigonometric relationships.

How ATANH works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, ATANH follows the syntax ATANH(number). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common ATANH mistakes

Most ATANH issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.

  • Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
  • Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
  • Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.

Related formulas

ATANH formula FAQ

What does the atanh formula do?

ATANH returns the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number, in radians.

What is the syntax for ATANH?

The syntax is ATANH(number). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

Can Quadratic AI help with ATANH?

Yes. Quadratic AI can write a ATANH formula, explain existing formula logic, or help debug broken references and unexpected results.

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