Randomize Statement

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Named Arguments

No

Syntax

Randomize [number]

number

Use: Optional

Data Type: Variant

Any valid numeric expression.

Description

Initializes the random number generator.

Rules at a Glance

• Randomize uses number as a new seed value to initialize the random number generator used by the Rnd function. The seed value is an initial value that generates a sequence of pseudo-random numbers.

• If you don't pass number to the Randomize statement, the value of the system timer is used as the new seed value.

• Repeatedly passing the same number to Randomize doesn't cause Rnd to repeat the same sequence of random numbers.

Programming Tips and Gotchas

If you need to repeat a sequence of random numbers, you should call the Rnd function with a negative number as an argument immediately prior to using Randomize with any numeric argument.

See Also

Rnd Function