Examples for the var formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
VAR syntax pattern
=VAR([numbers...])Use this VAR pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
VAR in a worksheet
=VAR([numbers...])Returns the sample variance of all values.
When to use VAR
Use VAR when you need to return the sample variance of all values.
- Summarize ranges with counts, averages, variance, and standard deviation.
- Build quick descriptive statistics.
How VAR works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, VAR follows the syntax VAR([numbers...]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common VAR mistakes
Most VAR 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.