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AND vs IFS vs MOD

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

AND

Logical

AND belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

IFS

Logical

IFS belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

MOD

Mathematical

MOD belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

AND

Comparison

AND performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

IFS

Comparison

IFS performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

MOD

Calculation

MOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

AND

Multiple Condition Check

AND is known for Multiple Condition Check.

IFS

Multiple Condition Handling

IFS is known for Multiple Condition Handling.

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AND

Excel 2.0

AND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

IFS

Excel 2016

IFS was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

MOD

Excel 2.0

MOD was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

AND

Foundation of boolean logic

IFS

Replaced nested IF statements

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AND

The function that demands all or nothing

IFS

Like a traffic controller for logical conditions

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

AND

Simple

AND has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

IFS

Intermediate

IFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

MOD

Simple

MOD has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

AND

Boolean

AND accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.

IFS

Boolean

IFS accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.

MOD

Number

MOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

AND

Excel 2019

AND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

AND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

IFS

Microsoft 365

IFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

MOD

Excel 2019

MOD is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

MOD is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

AND

Web Excel

AND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

IFS

Excel Online

IFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

MOD

Web Excel

MOD runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

2
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

AND

Boolean

AND accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.

Range

AND accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

IFS

Boolean

IFS accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.

Text

IFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

MOD

Number

MOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

AND

Multiple Conditions

Flexible Input

IFS

Multiple Condition Support

Clean Syntax

Functions with clear and easy-to-understand syntax structure Click to see all.

Logical Flow

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AND

All Conditions Must Be True

Binary Output

Functions that only return TRUE/FALSE values may limit the range of possible outputs and analysis options Click to see all.

IFS

All Conditions Must Be Specified

Functions that need complete condition specification can be inflexible and prone to errors if any condition is missing Click to see all.

Order Sensitive

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AND

Known for Any Condition Check

Known for Conditional Statements

🔢 needs fewer arguments than AND

📈 is more versatile than AND

⭐ is rated higher than AND

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Empty Cell Detection

📊 is easier to use than AND

⚙ performs better than AND

🛠 is more reliable than AND

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than AND

Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison

📊 is easier to use than AND

Known for Value Selection From List

📊 is easier to use than AND

⚙ performs better than AND

⭐ is rated higher than AND

Known for Finding Highest Value

Known for Count Non-Empty Cells

📊 is easier to use than AND

📈 is more versatile than AND

⭐ is rated higher than AND

Known for Finding Lowest Value