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Computes the arctangent of the given coordinates Category: math Syntax: 
Atan2([y], [x])
Returns: Float Context Filtering: ✓ Yes

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Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
ynumber or column✓ YesThe y coordinate of the point
xnumber or column✓ YesThe x coordinate of the point
Allowed Column Types for y: INT, FLOAT, DECIMAL Allowed Column Types for x: INT, FLOAT, DECIMAL

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Validation

  • Minimum parameters: 2
  • Maximum parameters: 2

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Examples

Atan2([Y Coordinate], [X Coordinate])
Calculates the arctangent for each pair of coordinates 
Atan2(0, 1)
Returns the arctangent of coordinates (0, 1) Result: 0
Last modified on March 13, 2026