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SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
Table of content
Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function- Financial ProfessionalsExcel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsExcel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsExcel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Enhanced version of SUMIF
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- When one condition isn't complicated enough
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineExcel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
- Excel 2007Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2010Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platformsRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function- Multiple Conditions
- Accurate Calculations
- Flexible For Multiple Criteria
- Handles Large DatasetsFunctions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently Click to see all.
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering Click to see all.
- Accurate ResultsFunctions that provide precise and reliable computational results Click to see all.
- Flexible
- Versatile Conditional SummingExcel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria Click to see all.
- Supports Multiple Criteria
- Powerful For Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Conditions
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Complex For Beginners
- Needs Sorted DataFunctions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.
- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited To Sum Operations
- Performance Issues With Large Ranges
- Cannot Use OR Conditions
- Complex Syntax
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Sum Operation OnlyFunctions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.
- Requires Sorted Data
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handling
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MAXIFS
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COUNTIFS
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INDEX
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SUM
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PMT
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SUMPRODUCT
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COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
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