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MOD vs CEILING vs RAND

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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

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Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations
Operation Type 🔧

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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

MOD

Data Analysts

MOD is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Engineers

MOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

CEILING

Engineers

CEILING is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

Scientists

CEILING is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

RAND

Scientists

RAND is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Data Analysts

RAND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Mathematical Operations

Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

CEILING

Upper Rounding

CEILING is known for Upper Rounding.

RAND

Generate Random Numbers

RAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MOD

Excel 2.0

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

CEILING

Excel 3.0

CEILING was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

RAND

Excel 2.0

RAND 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

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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

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

CEILING

Used in Scientific Calculations

RAND

Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

CEILING

Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self

RAND

The Las Vegas of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

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

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

MOD

Excel 2013

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

RAND

Excel 2013

RAND 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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

CEILING

2

CEILING needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

RAND

~
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

CEILING

Predictable Results

Engineering Friendly

Functions specifically designed for engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

RAND

No Arguments Needed

Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup Click to see all.

Dynamic Updates
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

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

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

CEILING

Limited To Upward Rounding

Single Direction

RAND

Not Truly Random

Changes Frequently

Functions that change often may require regular formula updates and maintenance Click to see all.

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MOD

Known for Lower Rounding

Known for Exponential Calculations

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

📈 is more versatile than CEILING

⭐ is rated higher than CEILING

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

⭐ is rated higher than CEILING

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

Known for Calculate Factorials

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

⚙ performs better than CEILING

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

📈 is more versatile than CEILING

⚙ performs better than CEILING

⭐ is rated higher than CEILING

Known for Finding Highest Value

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

📈 is more versatile than CEILING

⚙ performs better than CEILING

⭐ is rated higher than CEILING

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

📈 is more versatile than CEILING

⚙ performs better than CEILING

⭐ is rated higher than CEILING

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than CEILING

⚙ performs better than CEILING

⭐ is rated higher than CEILING