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TRANSPOSE vs FREQUENCY vs LARGE

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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

TRANSPOSE

Lookup & Reference

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

FREQUENCY

Statistical

FREQUENCY belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.

LARGE

Statistical

LARGE 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

TRANSPOSE

Manipulation

TRANSPOSE performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Calculation

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

LARGE

Calculation

LARGE 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

TRANSPOSE

Converting Row Data To Columns

TRANSPOSE is known for Converting Row Data To Columns.

FREQUENCY

Distribution Analysis

FREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

TRANSPOSE

Excel 2.0

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

FREQUENCY

Excel 3.0

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

LARGE

Excel 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version 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

TRANSPOSE

Originally designed for matrix operations

FREQUENCY

Essential for histogram creation

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

TRANSPOSE

The function that helps you do yoga with your data

FREQUENCY

The function statisticians dream about

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

TRANSPOSE

Simple

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

FREQUENCY

Advanced

FREQUENCY has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

LARGE

Simple

LARGE 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

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Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

LARGE

Number

LARGE 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.

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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

TRANSPOSE

Excel 2013

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

LARGE

Excel 2013

LARGE 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

TRANSPOSE

Web Excel

TRANSPOSE 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

TRANSPOSE

1

TRANSPOSE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

2

FREQUENCY needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

LARGE

2

LARGE needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

TRANSPOSE

Array

TRANSPOSE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

FREQUENCY

Array

FREQUENCY accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

LARGE

Number

LARGE 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

TRANSPOSE

Easy To Use

Visual Data Restructuring

FREQUENCY

Powerful Statistical Analysis

Array Output

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

TRANSPOSE

Must Be Entered As Array Formula

Size Limitations

FREQUENCY

Must Be Entered As Array Formula

Complex Usage

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic