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FIND vs LARGE vs DSUM

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

FIND

Mathematical

FIND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

LARGE

Statistical

LARGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.

DSUM

Database

DSUM belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

FIND

Manipulation

FIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

LARGE

Calculation

LARGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

DSUM

Aggregation

DSUM performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

FIND

Text Search And Position Finding

FIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

FIND

Excel 2.0

FIND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

LARGE

Excel 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

DSUM

Excel 97

DSUM was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

FIND

Can search from left to right and right to left

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

FIND

Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

FIND

Simple

FIND has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

LARGE

Simple

LARGE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

DSUM

Advanced

DSUM has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

For all*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

FIND

Text

FIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

LARGE

Array

LARGE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

FIND

Web Excel

FIND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

FIND

2

FIND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

LARGE

2

LARGE needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DSUM

3

DSUM needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

FIND

Text

FIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Number

FIND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

LARGE

Number

LARGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Range

LARGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

DSUM

Range

DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Range

DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Range

DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

FIND

Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches

Case-Sensitive Search Capability

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.

Complex Criteria Support
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

FIND

Limited To Text Strings Only

Returns Error If Text Not Found

Functions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to FIND

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

Known for Counting With Conditions

📈 is more versatile than LARGE

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

⚙ performs better than LARGE

🛠 is more reliable than LARGE

⭐ is rated higher than LARGE

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📈 is more versatile than LARGE

⭐ is rated higher than LARGE

Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

⚙ performs better than LARGE

Known for Error Handling And Prevention

📊 is easier to use than LARGE

📈 is more versatile than LARGE

Known for Conditional Sum Calculations

📈 is more versatile than LARGE

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📊 is easier to use than LARGE

📈 is more versatile than LARGE

⚙ performs better than LARGE

🛠 is more reliable than LARGE

⭐ is rated higher than LARGE

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than LARGE

📈 is more versatile than LARGE

⚙ performs better than LARGE

🛠 is more reliable than LARGE

⭐ is rated higher than LARGE

Known for Measuring Data Peakedness

⚙ performs better than LARGE

🛠 is more reliable than LARGE

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