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AVERAGE vs ISNUMBER vs FORMULATEXT
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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 typesAVERAGEISNUMBERFORMULATEXTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAVERAGEISNUMBERFORMULATEXT
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AVERAGEISNUMBERFORMULATEXTPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionAVERAGEISNUMBER- Data AnalysisISNUMBER is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Conditional LogicISNUMBER is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.
FORMULATEXT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
ISNUMBER- Number ValidationISNUMBER is known for Number Validation.
FORMULATEXT- Formula InspectionFORMULATEXT is known for Formula Inspection.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
ISNUMBER- Used over 1 billion times daily
FORMULATEXT- Popular among Excel trainers
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
ISNUMBER- The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs
FORMULATEXT- The formula whisperer
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 parametersAVERAGEISNUMBER- NumberISNUMBER accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- TextISNUMBER accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
FORMULATEXTVersion 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
AVERAGE- Microsoft 365AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineAVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
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 properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionAVERAGE- NumberAVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
ISNUMBER- NumberISNUMBER accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- TextISNUMBER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
FORMULATEXT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
ISNUMBER- Fast ExecutionFunctions that process data quickly and efficiently Click to see all.
- Simple Syntax
- Reliable Results
FORMULATEXT- Great For Learning
- Easy Debugging
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
ISNUMBER- Limited To Number CheckingFunctions restricted to verifying if values are numbers without additional capabilities Click to see all.
- Binary Output Only
- No Customization
FORMULATEXT
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosAVERAGEISNUMBERFORMULATEXTPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyAVERAGEISNUMBERFORMULATEXTReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingAVERAGEISNUMBERFORMULATEXT
Alternatives to AVERAGE
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
COLUMN
Known for Column 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
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval⭐ is rated higher 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