generates unique ID with prefix and random suffix · a deepcalc original · no excel equivalent · no sheets equivalent

signature

GENERATEID([prefix], [length])

returns: text · volatile — recomputes on every evaluation

argument	required
prefix	optional
length	optional

usage

• =GENERATEID()
• =GENERATEID("ID-", 12)

errors

error values observed from the engine — each with a call that produces it.

error	produced by
#VALUE!	=GENERATEID(A1:A3)

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