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MOD vs CEILING vs FLOOR

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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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Engineers

Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis

MOD

Data Analysts

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

CEILING

Scientists

CEILING is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

FLOOR

Scientists

FLOOR is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Mathematical Operations

Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

CEILING

Upper Rounding

CEILING is known for Upper Rounding.

FLOOR

Lower Rounding

FLOOR is known for Lower Rounding.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MOD

Excel 2.0

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

CEILING

Excel 3.0

CEILING was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

FLOOR

Excel 3.0

FLOOR 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

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

CEILING

Used in Scientific Calculations

FLOOR

Popular in Financial Modeling
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

CEILING

Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self

FLOOR

Keeps Numbers Grounded

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

MOD

Excel 2013

MOD 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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2
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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

CEILING

Predictable Results

Engineering Friendly

Functions specifically designed for engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

FLOOR

Consistent Results

Engineering Applications
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

CEILING

Limited To Upward Rounding

Single Direction

FLOOR

Limited To Downward Rounding

Single Direction

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

MOD

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

CEILING

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

FLOOR

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

MOD

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

CEILING

7

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

FLOOR

7

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

MOD

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

CEILING

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

FLOOR

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

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9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

MOD

8.6

The overall score for MOD is 8.6. Click to see all.

CEILING

8.5

The overall score for CEILING is 8.5. Click to see all.

FLOOR

8.5

The overall score for FLOOR is 8.5. Click to see all.

Alternatives to MOD

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Ceiling Rounding

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Exponential Calculations

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Calculate Factorials

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

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