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MAXIFS vs SMALL 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 typesMAXIFSSMALLDSUMOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMAXIFSSMALLDSUM
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MAXIFSSMALLDSUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest ValueSMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
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
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
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
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
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 effectivelyMAXIFSSMALLDSUM
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*MAXIFSSMALLVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*MAXIFSSMALL- Excel 2019SMALL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SMALL is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
DSUMOperating 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 properlyMAXIFSSMALLDSUMRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*MAXIFS- 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.
SMALL
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
SMALL- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Reliable Results
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.
SMALL- Array Size Limitations
- Static Ranking
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
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable 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
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS