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MAX vs FACT
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAX- Finding Highest ValueMAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
FACT- Calculate FactorialsFACT is known for Calculate Factorials.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAX- Works with arrays since Excel inception
FACT- Essential for probability calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAX- The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
FACT- The most excitable function in Excel!
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
FACTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*MAX
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionBoth*- Simple To Use
MAX- Versatile
FACT- Fast Calculations
- Accurate
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAX- Cannot Ignore Text Values
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
FACT- Limited To Integers
- Maximum Value Restrictions
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAX
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding🔢 needs fewer arguments than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than FACT
📊 is easier to use than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding🔢 needs fewer arguments than FACT
📈 is more versatile than FACT
⭐ is rated higher than FACT