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MIN vs MOD vs PRODUCT
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MINMODPRODUCT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMIN- Finding Lowest ValueMIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.
MOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMIN- First mathematical function in Excel
MOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMIN- The pessimist's favorite function
MOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
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
MODPRODUCTOperating 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 properlyMINMODPRODUCTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*MINPRODUCT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMINMOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
PRODUCTCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMIN- Only Works With Numbers
- No Text Handling
MOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MIN
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
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
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than MIN