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Excel BITXOR Function

Excel BITXOR function
Summary 
The Excel BITXOR function returns a decimal number representing the bitwise XOR of two numbers. For each corresponding bit in the binary representation of the numbers a logical XOR operation is performed and the resulting number returned.
Purpose 
Returns a 'Bitwise Xor' of two numbers
Return value 
Decimal Number
Syntax 
=BITXOR (number1, number2)
Arguments 
  • number1 - A positive decimal number.
  • number2 - A positive decimal number.
Version 
Excel 2013
Usage notes 

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

Difference Between OR and XOR

When a waiter in a breakfast diner asks if you want coffee OR orange juice, they really are asking if you want coffee XOR juice. You can have one or the other, but not both.

Related functions 
Excel BITOR function
Excel BITOR Function
The Excel BITOR function returns a decimal number representing the bitwise OR of two numbers. For each corresponding bit in the binary representation of the numbers a logical OR operation is performed, and the resulting number returned.
Excel XOR function
Excel XOR Function

The XOR function performs what is called "exclusive OR". With two logical statements, XOR returns TRUE if either statement is TRUE, but returns FALSE if both statements are TRUE. If neither is TRUE, XOR also returns FALSE.

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