# MOD Function

The MOD function is one of the math and trigonometry functions. It is used to return the remainder after the division of a number by the specified divisor.

The MOD function syntax is:

MOD(x, y)

where

x is a number you wish to divide and find the remainder.

y is a number you wish to divide by.

The numeric values can be entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to.

Note: if y is 0, the function returns the #DIV/0! error.

To apply the MOD function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert function icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Math and trigonometry function group from the list,
4. click the MOD function,
5. enter the required arguments separating them by comma,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.