How do I create a random number generator in excel?

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I would like to be able to generate several random sets of 3 numbers (ex:
563, 742, 094, etc). What formula can I use to set this up in excel?
 
=RAND()*1000

The formula above will generate random numbers up to 999. You will want to
format the cells as number, no decimal places
 
=INT(RAND()*999)+1
This will give you a three digit random whole number but there's no
guarantee that a number wont be duplicated if you drag it down a long way.
The 999 +1 in the formula is to ensure you don't get a zero.
Bear in mind that RAND() will recalculate every time anything else
calculates so you will need to Copy > Paste Special > Values all the cells
that have the above formula in them to avoid the results changing
constantly.
Regards,
Alan.
 

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