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MOD vs PRODUCT vs DOLLAR

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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

MOD

Mathematical

MOD belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Mathematical

PRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Text

DOLLAR belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

MOD

Calculation

MOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Calculation

PRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Conversion

DOLLAR performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

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.

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

DOLLAR

Currency Formatting

DOLLAR is known for Currency Formatting.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

DOLLAR

One of Excel's original financial functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

PRODUCT

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

DOLLAR

Makes your numbers look rich and important

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.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
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

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

PRODUCT

1

PRODUCT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

DOLLAR

1

DOLLAR needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

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

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

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

Array Compatible

DOLLAR

Easy Formatting

Functions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.

Professional Output

Consistent
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

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication

DOLLAR

Limited Currency Options

Fixed Format

Functions only work with specific predefined formats, limiting flexibility Click to see all.

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

For all*

9
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.

PRODUCT

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.

DOLLAR

6

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.

PRODUCT

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.

DOLLAR

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

MOD

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

PRODUCT

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

DOLLAR

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

MOD

8.6

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

PRODUCT

8.6

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

DOLLAR

8.3

The overall score for DOLLAR is 8.3. Click to see all.

Alternatives to MOD

Known for Ceiling Rounding

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Exponential Calculations

📈 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 Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 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