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Rnd function Rnd Function [Runtime] Returns a random number between 0 and 1.

Syntax: Rnd [(Expression)] Return value: Double Parameters: Expression: Any numeric expression that defines how to generate random numbers. Less than zero: Always returns the same random number. Greater than zero: Returns the next random number in the sequence. Zero: Returns the random number that was last generated. Omitted: Returns the next random number in the sequence. If the same number is passed for each successive call to the Rnd function, the same random-number sequence is generated. This is because the Expression parameter is used as a starting point for the next number. The Rnd function only returns values ranging from 0 to 1. To generate random integers in a given range, use the formula in the following example: Example: Sub ExampleRandomSelect Dim iVar As Integer iVar = Int((15 * Rnd) -2) Select Case iVar Case 1 To 5 Print "Number from 1 to 5" Case 6, 7, 8 Print "Number from 6 to 8" Case Is > 8 And iVar < 11 Print "Greater than 8" Case Else Print "Outside range 1 to 10" End Select end sub