Excel IMTAN Function: Complete Guide with Examples (2025)

Master the IMTAN function in Excel with practical examples. Calculate the tangent of a complex number with this comprehensive guide.

Excel IMTAN Function: A Comprehensive Guide

The IMTAN function in Excel is used to calculate the tangent of a complex number. This function is particularly useful in engineering and scientific calculations where complex numbers are involved.

Syntax

IMTAN(inumber)

Parameters

Return Value

The IMTAN function returns the tangent of a complex number.

Examples

Example 1: Basic Usage

=IMTAN("3+4i")

Example 2: Using a Complex Number

=IMTAN(COMPLEX(1, 1))

Example 3: Error Handling

=IMTAN("invalid")

Common Combinations

  1. With COMPLEX

    =IMTAN(COMPLEX(1, 1))
    
  2. With Field Analysis

    =IMTAN(A1)
    
  3. With Engineering Calculations

    =IMTAN(B2)
    
  4. With Mathematical Modeling

    =IMTAN(C3)
    
  5. With Signal Processing

    =IMTAN(D4)
    
  6. With Mathematical Modeling

    =IMTAN(E5)
    
  7. With Signal Processing

    =IMTAN(F6)
    
  8. With Mathematical Modeling

    =IMTAN(G7)
    

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