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MODE vs DOLLAR vs MID

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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

MODE

Statistical

MODE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and 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.

MID

Text

MID 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

MODE

Calculation

MODE 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.

MID

Manipulation

MID performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

DOLLAR

Currency Formatting

DOLLAR is known for Currency Formatting.

MID

Extracting Text Segments

MID is known for Extracting Text Segments.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MODE

Excel 2.0

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

DOLLAR

Excel 2.0

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

MID

Excel 3.0

MID 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

MODE

One of the original statistical functions

DOLLAR

One of Excel's original financial functions

MID

Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

DOLLAR

Makes your numbers look rich and important

MID

The middle child of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Simple

DOLLAR has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

MID

Simple

MID has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

MODE

Number

MODE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Array

MODE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Number

DOLLAR accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

MID

Text

MID accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
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
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

MODE

1

MODE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

DOLLAR

1

DOLLAR needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

MID

3

MID needs 3 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

MODE

Array

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

MID

Text

MID accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable

DOLLAR

Easy Formatting

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

Professional Output

Consistent

MID

Precise Text Extraction

Simple Parameters
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode

DOLLAR

Limited Currency Options

Fixed Format

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

MID

Fixed Length Extraction Only

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