Examples for the tau formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
TAU syntax pattern
=TAU()Use this TAU pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
TAU in a worksheet
=TAU()Returns tau, the circle constant equal to 2*pi.
When to use TAU
Use TAU when you need to return tau, the circle constant equal to 2*pi.
- Build totals, rounded metrics, and numeric calculations.
- Clean up numeric inputs before analysis.
How TAU works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, TAU follows the syntax TAU(). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common TAU mistakes
Most TAU 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.