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SUMPRODUCT

Name: SUMPRODUCT
Brand: SUMPRODUCT
Rating: 8.5

Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Mathematical

SUMPRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

SUMPRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

SUMPRODUCT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Financial Professionals

SUMPRODUCT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

SUMPRODUCT is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 95

SUMPRODUCT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

SUMPRODUCT was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Intermediate

SUMPRODUCT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

SUMPRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Array

SUMPRODUCT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

SUMPRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

SUMPRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

SUMPRODUCT runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

SUMPRODUCT runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

SUMPRODUCT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Array

SUMPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Range

SUMPRODUCT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Powerful For Array Calculations

Excel functions optimized for array calculations handle multiple values simultaneously for efficient processing Click to see all.

Handles Multiple Arrays

Powerful Array Handling

Flexible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited To Numeric Data

Complex Syntax

Performance Intensive