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OR vs IFS vs VLOOKUP

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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

OR

Logical

OR belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

IFS

Logical

IFS belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Lookup & Reference

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

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

OR

Comparison

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

IFS

Comparison

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

VLOOKUP

Retrieval

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

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

OR

Any Condition Check

OR is known for Any Condition Check.

IFS

Multiple Condition Handling

IFS is known for Multiple Condition Handling.

VLOOKUP

Vertical Data Search

VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

OR

Excel 2.0

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

IFS

Excel 2016

IFS was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Excel 3.0

VLOOKUP was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 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

OR

Popular in conditional formatting

IFS

Replaced nested IF statements

VLOOKUP

Often confused with HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

OR

The function that settles for any truth

IFS

Like a traffic controller for logical conditions

VLOOKUP

The function everyone pretends to understand

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

OR

Simple

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

IFS

Intermediate

IFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Intermediate

VLOOKUP has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

OR

Boolean

OR accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.

IFS

Boolean

IFS accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Text

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

Number

VLOOKUP 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.

For all*

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

OR

Excel 2019

OR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

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

IFS

Microsoft 365

IFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Excel 2019

VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

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

Microsoft 365

VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

Excel Online

VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform 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

OR

Web Excel

OR runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

IFS

Excel Online

IFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Web Excel

VLOOKUP 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

OR

2

OR needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

IFS

2

IFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

4

VLOOKUP needs 4 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Boolean

Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

OR

Range

OR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

IFS

Text

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

VLOOKUP

Range

VLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Text

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

Number

VLOOKUP 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

OR

Flexible Validation

Multiple Inputs

IFS

Multiple Condition Support

Clean Syntax

Functions with clear and easy-to-understand syntax structure Click to see all.

Logical Flow

VLOOKUP

Powerful Search Capability

Flexible Matching

Powerful Search

Common In Business
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

OR

Binary Output

Functions that only return TRUE/FALSE values may limit the range of possible outputs and analysis options Click to see all.

Basic Logic

IFS

All Conditions Must Be Specified

Functions that need complete condition specification can be inflexible and prone to errors if any condition is missing Click to see all.

Order Sensitive

VLOOKUP

Left To Right Only

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Right-Only Search

Functions that can only search from right to left in text Click to see all.

Can Be Slow

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to OR

Known for Conditional Statements

🔢 needs fewer arguments than IFS

📈 is more versatile than IFS

⚙ performs better than IFS

🛠 is more reliable than IFS

⭐ is rated higher than IFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📈 is more versatile than IFS

Known for Advanced Text Combining

🔢 needs fewer arguments than IFS

⚙ performs better than IFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Max

🔢 needs fewer arguments than IFS

Known for Date Difference Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than IFS

⚙ performs better than IFS

🛠 is more reliable than IFS

Known for Multiple Condition Check

📊 is easier to use than IFS

⚙ performs better than IFS

🛠 is more reliable than IFS

⭐ is rated higher than IFS

Known for Dynamic Sorting

📊 is easier to use than IFS

⭐ is rated higher than IFS

Known for Conditional Sum Calculations

Known for Modern Text Joining

📊 is easier to use than IFS

⚙ performs better than IFS

🛠 is more reliable than IFS

⭐ is rated higher than IFS

Known for Calculate Working Days