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SUM vs INT vs FACT

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Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    INT
    • Rounding Down To Integers
      INT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.
    FACT
    • Calculate Factorials
      FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    INT
    • Always rounds toward zero
    FACT
    • Essential for probability calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    INT
    • The function that hates decimal points
    FACT
    • The most excitable function in Excel!

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Easy To Use
    • Widely Recognized
    • Versatile
    • Fast Calculation
    INT
    • Simple Integer Conversion
    • Consistent Results
    FACT
    • Simple To Use
    • Fast Calculations
    • Accurate

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Limited To Numbers Only
    • Cannot Handle Text
    • No Text Handling
    INT
    • Only Rounds Down
    • No Rounding Options
    FACT
    • Limited To Integers
    • Maximum Value Restrictions

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
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
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
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
📈 is more versatile than INT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📈 is more versatile 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