User Guide
488 CFML Language Reference
Rand
Returns a random decimal number in the range 0 to 1.
See also Randomize and RandRange.
Syntax Rand()
Usage To ensure even greater randomness, call Randomize before calling Rand.
Example <!--- This example shows the use of Rand() --->
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<P>Rand() returns a random number in the range 0 to 1.
<P>Rand() returned: <CFOUTPUT>#Rand()#</CFOUTPUT>
<P><A HREF="rand.cfm">Try again</A>
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