In geometric terms, the function returns the radian angle corresponding to the coordinates of the input point.

A circle of radius one demonstrates all possible return values for the function.

For negative y-values the function returns a negative angle.

ATAN2 Function Unit Circle

ATAN Function

The Excel ATAN function returns the inverse tangent of a number.

The function is the inverse of TAN.

ATAN2 Function Unit Circle

ATAN2 Function Unit Circle

ATAN2 Function Unit Circle

ATAN2 Function Unit Circle

ATAN2 Negative Y Value

ATAN2 vs ATAN

Excel ATAN function