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SUM vs MAXIFS vs DSUM
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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 typesSUMMAXIFSDSUMOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMMAXIFSDSUM
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUMMAXIFSDSUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
MAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
MAXIFS- Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
MAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMMAXIFSDSUM
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*SUM- Excel 2019SUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 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.
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform 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.
MAXIFSDSUMOperating 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
SUMRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMMAXIFSDSUMRequired 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.
MAXIFS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
MAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- Efficient Processing
DSUMCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
MAXIFS- Requires Sorted Data
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells⚙ performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation⚙ performs better than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than SUM
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
⚙ performs better than SUM