How to use the Excel BITAND function

Summary

The Excel BITAND function returns a decimal number representing the bitwise AND of two numbers.

Purpose

Returns a 'Bitwise And' of two numbers

Return value

Decimal Number

Syntax

=BITAND (number1, number2)

Arguments

number1 - A positive decimal number.
number2 - A positive decimal number.

Usage notes

The input numbers must be greater than or equal to zero and no larger than 2^48 - 1.

How It Works

The function performs a logical AND operation on each corresponding bit in the binary representation of the two numbers.

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Good links

Microsoft BITAND function documentation

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