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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 typesCOLUMNISNUMBEROperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOLUMNISNUMBER
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*COLUMNISNUMBER
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOLUMN- Column Number Retrieval
ISNUMBER- Number Validation
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOLUMN- Essential for column calculations
ISNUMBER- Used over 1 billion times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOLUMN- 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 effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.Both*- 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 platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOLUMN- ~
ISNUMBERRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCOLUMNISNUMBER
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOLUMN- 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 functionCOLUMN- 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 COLUMN
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
IF
Known for Conditional Statements🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
DATEVALUE
Known for Text To Date Conversion📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER