Compact mode

MIN vs MOD

Known for Finding Lowest Value

VS

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

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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

Both*

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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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

MIN

Scientists

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

MOD

Engineers

MOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis 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.

MOD

Mathematical Operations

MOD 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.

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
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

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MIN

The pessimist's favorite function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Both*

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

MIN

1

MIN needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
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.

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

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MIN

Only Works With Numbers

No Text Handling

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

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

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

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9
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

MIN

7.5

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.

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.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

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9.5
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

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9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

MIN

8.9

The overall score for MIN is 8.9. Click to see all.

MOD

8.6

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

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📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

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Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

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Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📈 is more versatile than MOD

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Known for Exponential Calculations

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

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Known for Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

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Known for Calculate Factorials

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Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

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Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

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Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

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