# MDETERM

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## Content



This function returns the matrix determinant of an array.

## Syntax

MDETERM(*array*)

## Arguments

The array is a numeric array that has an equal number of columns and rows.
Arrays can be a cell range. If any of the array cells are empty or contain text then an error is returned.

## Data Types

Accepts an array. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`MDETERM(A3:E7)`

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 2.0 or later.

## See Also

[MINVERSE](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsMtoQ/FunctionMINVERSE) \| [MMULT](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsMtoQ/FunctionMMULT) \| [Math and Trigonometry Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsmathtrig)