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DMIN vs OFFSET vs DVAR

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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

DMIN

Database

DMIN belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

OFFSET

Lookup & Reference

OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical

DVAR belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

DMIN

Calculation

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

OFFSET

Retrieval

OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

DVAR

Calculation

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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

OFFSET

Engineers

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

DVAR

Statisticians

DVAR is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

DMIN

Data Analysis

DMIN is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

OFFSET

Dynamic Ranges

OFFSET is used for Dynamic Ranges. Functions for handling flexible data ranges Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical Analysis

DVAR is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

DMIN

Database Min Value

DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

OFFSET

Dynamic Range Manipulation

OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

DVAR

Database Variance

DVAR is known for Database Variance.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

DMIN

Excel 95

DMIN was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

OFFSET

Excel 3.0

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

DVAR

Excel 95

DVAR was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 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

DMIN

Oldest database function still in use

OFFSET

Essential for dynamic charts

DVAR

Statisticians favorite database function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DMIN

The minimalist's favorite function

OFFSET

The parkour artist of Excel functions

DVAR

Makes variance feel important

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

For all*

Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DMIN

Number

DMIN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Array

DMIN accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

DVAR

Number

DVAR accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Array

DVAR accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data 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 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

DMIN

Excel 97

DMIN is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version Click to see all.

OFFSET

Excel 2016

OFFSET is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

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

DVAR

Excel 97

DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 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
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

DMIN

Text

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

Criteria

DMIN accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

OFFSET

Number

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

DVAR

Text

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

Criteria

DVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

DMIN

Database Specific Operations

Functions designed for database-like operations in Excel Click to see all.

Criteria Flexibility

Precise Database Filtering

Reliable Results

OFFSET

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly Click to see all.

Dynamic References

Functions that can automatically adjust cell references based on changes Click to see all.

DVAR

Statistical Precision

Database Integration

Accurate Statistical Analysis

Database Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

For all*

Complex Syntax

DMIN

Requires Database Structure

Limited Use Cases

Requires Structured Data

OFFSET

Volatile Calculation

DVAR

Limited Audience

Functions designed for particular user groups, reducing general usability Click to see all.

Complex For Beginners

Limited Use Cases

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DMIN

Known for Database Max Value

Known for Database Product Calculation

Known for Database Standard Deviation

Known for Database Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for Population Standard Deviation

Known for Population Variance

Known for Single Value Retrieval

Known for Database Sum Operations

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for PivotTable Data Extraction

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than DMIN

📈 is more versatile than DMIN

⭐ is rated higher than DMIN