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SUMSQ
SUMSQ: Returns the sum of squares of supplied numbers.
Summary
Returns the sum of squares of supplied numbers.
Remarks
- Accepts one or more scalar values, arrays, or ranges.
- For ranges, non-numeric cells are ignored while errors are propagated.
- Date/time-like values in ranges are converted to numeric serial values before squaring.
Examples
Sum squares of scalar arguments
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Ignore text cells in a range
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Related functions
FAQ
How does SUMSQ treat text cells in ranges?
Non-numeric range cells are ignored, while explicit errors are propagated.
Runtime metadata
Category
Math
Signature
SUMSQ(arg1…: Number (Range))This function accepts a repeating argument pattern (min args: 1).
Arity
min 1, max variadic
Arguments
arg1Number · Range · coercion NumberLenientText
Caps
PUREREDUCTIONNUMERIC_ONLY
Source