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ROUND vs UNIQUE vs SEQUENCE
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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 typesROUNDUNIQUESEQUENCEOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsROUNDUNIQUESEQUENCE
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*ROUNDUNIQUE- Business ManagersUNIQUE is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffUNIQUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
SEQUENCE
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
UNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
SEQUENCE- Dynamic Number SeriesSEQUENCE is known for Dynamic Number Series.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
UNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
SEQUENCE- Creates perfect arithmetic sequences
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
UNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
SEQUENCE- Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDUNIQUESEQUENCE
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersROUNDUNIQUE- ArrayUNIQUE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeUNIQUE accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
SEQUENCEVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*ROUND- Excel 2016ROUND is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013ROUND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
UNIQUESEQUENCEOperating 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
ROUNDUNIQUESEQUENCERequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyROUNDUNIQUESEQUENCERequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionROUND- NumberROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- NumberROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
UNIQUESEQUENCE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
UNIQUE- Removes Duplicates AutomaticallyExcel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently Click to see all.
- Dynamic ResultsFunctions that automatically update results when source data changes Click to see all.
- Simple Syntax
- Automatically UpdatesFunctions that dynamically update results based on data changes Click to see all.
SEQUENCE- Automatic Sequence Generation
- Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Steps
- Generates Number Series
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
UNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
SEQUENCE- Modern Excel Required
- Overflow Potential
- New Versions Only
- Limited Customization
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SORT
Known for Dynamic Sorting📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE