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ROUND vs EXACT vs LOWER

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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

ROUND

Mathematical

ROUND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

EXACT

Text

EXACT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.

LOWER

Text

LOWER belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

ROUND

Calculation

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

EXACT

Comparison

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

LOWER

Manipulation

LOWER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways 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

ROUND

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

LOWER

Administrative Staff

LOWER is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

ROUND

Mathematical Operations

ROUND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

EXACT

Text Manipulation

EXACT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

LOWER

Text Manipulation

LOWER is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

EXACT

Case-Sensitive Comparison

EXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.

LOWER

Convert Text To Lowercase

LOWER is known for Convert Text To Lowercase.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
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

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

EXACT

Used in password verification systems

LOWER

One of the first text functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

EXACT

The function with OCD for spelling

LOWER

Makes your text feel very humble

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

For all*

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

ROUND

Number

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

EXACT

Text

EXACT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

LOWER

Text

LOWER accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
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
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
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
Web Excel

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

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

ROUND

2

ROUND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

EXACT

2

EXACT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

LOWER

1

LOWER needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

ROUND

Number

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

Number

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

EXACT

Text

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

LOWER

Text

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

EXACT

Precise Text Comparison

Case Sensitive

LOWER

Simple To Use

Consistent Results

Fast
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

EXACT

Only Returns TRUE/FALSE

Functions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.

No Partial Matching

LOWER

Single Purpose

Basic Functionality