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Random Purpose Returns a random number between zero and one. Format Random Parameters None Data type returned number Description FileMaker Pro generates a new random number when you: • insert the Random function into a formula • cause a formula containing the Random function to be reevaluated (by changing data in any of the fields the formula uses) • display or access a calculation field defined to have an unstored result Examples NumDice + NumSides * Random Related topics Functions reference (category list) Functions reference (alphabetical list) About formulas About functions Defining calculation fields Using operators in formulas