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INT vs RANDBETWEEN vs RAND
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsINTRANDBETWEENRAND
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*INTRANDBETWEENRAND
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.
RANDBETWEEN- Random Integer GenerationRANDBETWEEN is known for Random Integer Generation.
RAND- Generate Random NumbersRAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionINT- Always rounds toward zero
RANDBETWEEN- Used in Monte Carlo Simulations
RAND- Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionINT- The function that hates decimal points
RANDBETWEEN- Creates Digital Dice Rolls
RAND- The Las Vegas of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Version 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
INTRANDOperating 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 properlyINTRANDBETWEENRAND- ~
Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionINT- Simple Integer Conversion
- Consistent Results
RANDBETWEEN- Easy To Use
- Versatile
RANDCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionINT- Only Rounds Down
- No Rounding Options
RANDBETWEEN- Recalculates AutomaticallyFunctions that update automatically which may slow down large spreadsheets Click to see all.
- Not Truly Random
RAND
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
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding🔢 needs fewer arguments 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
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT