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SUM vs RAND
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Purpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
RAND
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
RAND- Generate Random NumbersRAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
RAND- Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
RAND- The Las Vegas of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
SUMOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMRAND- ~
Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*SUM
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
📈 is more versatile than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
RANDBETWEEN
Known for Random Integer Generation🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
📈 is more versatile than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
📈 is more versatile than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
📈 is more versatile than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
📈 is more versatile than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value🔢 needs fewer arguments than RAND
📈 is more versatile than RAND
⚙ performs better than RAND
🛠 is more reliable than RAND
⭐ is rated higher than RAND