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MAXIFS vs INDEX vs DSUM
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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 typesMAXIFSINDEXDSUMOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMAXIFSINDEXDSUM
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
INDEX- Advanced Data RetrievalINDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAXIFS- Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
INDEX- Often used with MATCH function
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
INDEX- The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
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 effectivelyMAXIFSINDEXDSUM
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersMAXIFS- NumberMAXIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayMAXIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
INDEX- ArrayINDEX accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeINDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
DSUMVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*MAXIFSINDEX- Excel 2019INDEX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365INDEX is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineINDEX is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
DSUMOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
INDEXRequired 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 functionMAXIFS- RangeMAXIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextMAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberMAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
INDEX- ArrayINDEX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- NumberINDEX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
DSUM- RangeDSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- RangeDSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- RangeDSUM 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 functionMAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- Efficient Processing
INDEX- Powerful With MATCHExcel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities Click to see all.
- Flexible LookupExcel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching Click to see all.
- Very Flexible
- Fast Performance
- PowerfulPowerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation Click to see all.
- Flexible
DSUMCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Requires Sorted Data
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
INDEX- Complex Syntax
- Requires Understanding
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Understanding Of Arrays
- Learning Curve
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAXIFS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📊 is easier to use than MAXIFS
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than MAXIFS
⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations📊 is easier to use than MAXIFS
📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS