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DSUM vs INDIRECT

Known for Database Sum Operations

VS

Known for Dynamic Cell References

Table of content

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

DSUM

Database

Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

INDIRECT

Lookup & Reference

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

DSUM

Aggregation

Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

INDIRECT

Retrieval

Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

DSUM

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

INDIRECT

Engineers

Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

DSUM

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Financial Calculations

Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

INDIRECT

Dynamic References

Functions for creating flexible cell references Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

INDIRECT

Dynamic Cell References

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Both*

Excel 97

Functions first available in Excel 97 version
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

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

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature

INDIRECT

Can create circular references easily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

INDIRECT

The function that makes Excel question its life choices

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Both*

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

DSUM

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

INDIRECT

Text

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.

Both*

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

Both*

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

DSUM

3

Click to see all.

INDIRECT

1

Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

DSUM

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

INDIRECT

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.

Complex Criteria Support

INDIRECT

Flexible Referencing

Dynamic Range Selection
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

INDIRECT

Performance Intensive

Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

Both*

6.5
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

DSUM

8

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

INDIRECT

9

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

DSUM

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

INDIRECT

6

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

DSUM

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

INDIRECT

7.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

DSUM

8

Click to see all.

INDIRECT

7.3

Click to see all.

Alternatives to DSUM

Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Replace Specific Text

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

Known for Position Finding

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Number Validation

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

📈 is more versatile than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Advanced Data Retrieval

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

📈 is more versatile than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Horizontal Data Lookup

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDIRECT

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📊 is easier to use than INDIRECT

⚙ performs better than INDIRECT

🛠 is more reliable than INDIRECT

⭐ is rated higher than INDIRECT

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