COMBINA
Supported, behaves as documentedCategory: Math and trigonometry · Last tested 2026-08-06
Real, executed compatibility results for the COMBINA function across Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc — verified by actually running it. Syntax and links to each vendor’s official documentation are below.
Support matrix
| Engine | Documented | Live-tested | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| Google Sheets | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| LibreOffice Calc | Yes | Yes (25.8.7.3, 2026-08-06) | Supported, behaves as documented |
Executed test cases
LibreOffice Calc 25.8.7.3 (tested 2026-08-06)
| Formula | Description | Result | Expected | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| =COMBINA(4,3) | Combinations WITH repetition of 3 from 4 items: C(4+3-1,3) = C(6,3) = 20 | 20 | 20 | Matched |
| =COMBINA(5,2) | C(5+2-1,2) = C(6,2) = 15 | 15 | 15 | Matched |
| =COMBINA(10,0) | Choosing zero items always gives exactly one combination | 1 | 1 | Matched |
Docs & syntax
- Excel: official documentation
- Google Sheets: official documentation
- LibreOffice Calc: official documentation