# TAKE

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## Content

The function returns a specified number of contiguous rows or columns from the start or end of an array.

## Syntax

=TAKE(array, rows,[columns])

## Arguments

The function has the following arguments:

| **Argument** | **Description** |
| -------- | ----------- |
| *array* | Refers to the array from which to take rows or columns. |
| *rows* | Refers to the number of rows to take, A negative value takes from the end of the array. |
| *columns* | [Optional] Refers to the number of columns to take. A negative value takes from the end of the array. |

## Remarks

The function returns a #CALC! error to indicate an empty array when either of the row or column is 0.

## Data Types

The function returns an array, the type of each value in the array depends on the parameter.

## Examples

![](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/0ed25d3e-6b2a-4cf0-8f1b-7ed5ab18cf12/images/take-new.png)

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 16.0 or later.

> !type=note
> **Note**: The TAKE function is only available in Beta Insiders builds of Excel for Office 365 currently. Hence, without the Beta Insiders build you cannot import/export the XLSX using this function from/to Excel.