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MIN vs PRODUCT vs FACT

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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

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Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations
Operation Type 🔧

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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Scientists

Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research

MIN

Data Analysts

MIN is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Data Analysts

PRODUCT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

FACT

Students

FACT is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MIN

Data Analysis

MIN is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Mathematical Operations

PRODUCT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

FACT

Mathematical Operations

FACT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MIN

Finding Lowest Value

MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

FACT

Calculate Factorials

FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MIN

Excel 2.0

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

PRODUCT

Excel 2.0

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

FACT

Excel 3.0

FACT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version 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

MIN

First mathematical function in Excel

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

FACT

Essential for probability calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MIN

The pessimist's favorite function

PRODUCT

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

FACT

The most excitable function in Excel!

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

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
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

PRODUCT

Excel 2013

PRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

FACT

Excel 2013

FACT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
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
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

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1
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

MIN

Array

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

PRODUCT

Array

PRODUCT 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

MIN

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Reliable

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously Click to see all.

Array Compatible

FACT

Simple To Use

Fast Calculations

Accurate
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MIN

Only Works With Numbers

No Text Handling

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication

FACT

Limited To Integers

Maximum Value Restrictions