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MAX vs MIN vs OR
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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 typesMAXMINOROperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMAXMINOR
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MAXMINOR
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAX- Finding Highest ValueMAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
MIN- Finding Lowest ValueMIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.
OR- Any Condition CheckOR is known for Any Condition Check.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAX- Works with arrays since Excel inception
MIN- First mathematical function in Excel
OR- Popular in conditional formatting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAX- The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
MIN- The pessimist's favorite function
OR- The function that settles for any truth
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Version 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
OROperating 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 properlyMAXMINORRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionMAX- NumberMAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayMAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
MIN- NumberMIN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayMIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
OR
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMAX- Simple To Use
- Versatile
MINOR- Flexible Validation
- Multiple Inputs
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAX- Cannot Ignore Text Values
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
MIN- Only Works With Numbers
- No Text Handling
OR
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAX
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than MIN
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than MIN
📈 is more versatile than MIN
🛠 is more reliable than MIN
⭐ is rated higher than MIN
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
📊 is easier to use than MIN
📈 is more versatile than MIN
⭐ is rated higher than MIN
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN