ReferenceFunctionsEngineering Functions
COMPLEX
Builds a complex number text value from real and imaginary coefficients.
Summary
Returns canonical text such as 3+4i or -2j.
Remarks
real_numandi_numare numerically coerced.suffixmay be"i","j", empty text, or omitted; empty/omitted defaults toi.- Any other suffix returns
#VALUE!.
Examples
Build with default suffix
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
3+4i
Build with j suffix
Grid
| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
-j
Related functions
FAQ
Which suffix values are valid in COMPLEX?
Only suffixes i or j are accepted (empty or omitted defaults to i); other suffix strings return #VALUE!.
Runtime metadata
Category
Engineering
Signature
COMPLEX(arg1: Any, arg2: Any, arg3…: Any)Arity
min 2, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Any · Scalar
arg2Any · Scalar
arg3Any · Scalar
Caps
PURE
Source