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LARGE vs MODE vs DOLLAR

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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

LARGE

Statistical

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

MODE

Statistical

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

DOLLAR

Text

DOLLAR belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

LARGE

Calculation

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

MODE

Calculation

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

DOLLAR

Conversion

DOLLAR performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

DOLLAR

Currency Formatting

DOLLAR is known for Currency Formatting.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

LARGE

Excel 97

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

MODE

Excel 2.0

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

DOLLAR

Excel 2.0

DOLLAR was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics

MODE

One of the original statistical functions

DOLLAR

One of Excel's original financial functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

LARGE

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

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

DOLLAR

Makes your numbers look rich and important

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

LARGE

Simple

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

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Simple

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

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

LARGE

Array

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

MODE

Array

MODE 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.

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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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

MODE

Web Excel

MODE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Web Excel

DOLLAR 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

LARGE

2

LARGE needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MODE

1

MODE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

DOLLAR

1

DOLLAR needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

LARGE

Range

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

MODE

Array

MODE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable

DOLLAR

Easy Formatting

Functions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.

Professional Output

Consistent
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode

DOLLAR

Limited Currency Options

Fixed Format

Functions only work with specific predefined formats, limiting flexibility Click to see all.