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UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
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- Data AnalystsUNIQUE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- 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.
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- First array-based duplicate remover
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
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.Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms- WindowsUNIQUE runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.
- MacOSUNIQUE runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineUNIQUE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
Required 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- 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.
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
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 handlingScore ⭐
Overall rating combining all scoring attributes
Alternatives to UNIQUE
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile 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
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE
📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE
⚙ performs better than UNIQUE
🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE