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INT vs COLUMN vs ISNUMBER
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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 typesINTCOLUMNISNUMBEROperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsINTCOLUMNISNUMBER
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*INTCOLUMNISNUMBER
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionINT- Rounding Down To IntegersINT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.
COLUMN- Column Number RetrievalCOLUMN is known for Column Number Retrieval.
ISNUMBER- Number ValidationISNUMBER is known for Number Validation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionINT- Always rounds toward zero
COLUMN- Essential for column calculations
ISNUMBER- Used over 1 billion times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionINT- The function that hates decimal points
COLUMN- The vertical cousin of ROW function
ISNUMBER- The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersINTCOLUMNISNUMBERVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
ISNUMBEROperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyINTCOLUMN- ~
ISNUMBERRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionINTCOLUMNISNUMBER
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionINT- Simple Integer Conversion
- Consistent Results
COLUMN- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup Click to see all.
- Consistent Results
ISNUMBER- Fast ExecutionFunctions that process data quickly and efficiently Click to see all.
- Simple Syntax
- Reliable Results
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionINT- Only Rounds Down
- No Rounding Options
COLUMN- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
- Basic Output
ISNUMBER- Limited To Number CheckingFunctions restricted to verifying if values are numbers without additional capabilities Click to see all.
- Binary Output Only
- No Customization
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to INT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📈 is more versatile than INT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than INT
🛠 is more reliable than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
📈 is more versatile than INT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers📈 is more versatile than INT