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SUM vs SORT vs VLOOKUP
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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 typesSUMSORTVLOOKUPOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMSORTVLOOKUP
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*- Data AnalystsExcel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
- Business ManagersExcel functions helpful for business management and decision making
VLOOKUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
SORT- Dynamic SortingSORT is known for Dynamic Sorting.
VLOOKUP- Vertical Data SearchVLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
SORT- First dynamic array sorting function
VLOOKUP- Often confused with HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
SORT- The librarian of Excel functions
VLOOKUP- The function everyone pretends to understand
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMSORTVLOOKUP
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersSUMSORT- ArraySORT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeSORT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
VLOOKUPVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
SUM- Excel 2016SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
VLOOKUP- Excel 2016VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineVLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
SORTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMSORTVLOOKUPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*SUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
VLOOKUP- TextVLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberVLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- BooleanVLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
SORT- Automatic Sorting
- Dynamic ResultsFunctions that automatically update results when source data changes Click to see all.
- Multiple Columns
- Automatic Updates
VLOOKUP- Powerful Search Capability
- Flexible Matching
- Powerful Search
- Common In Business
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
SORT- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Space Requirements
- Resource IntensiveFunctions that consume significant computer memory and processing power Click to see all.
VLOOKUP
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
📈 is more versatile than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
📈 is more versatile than SORT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
📈 is more versatile than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT