AND vs OR vs EXACT
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AND vs OR vs EXACT

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AND
    • Multiple Condition Check
      AND is known for Multiple Condition Check.
    OR
    • Any Condition Check
      OR is known for Any Condition Check.
    EXACT
    • Case-Sensitive Comparison
      EXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AND
    • Foundation of boolean logic
    OR
    • Popular in conditional formatting
    EXACT
    • Used in password verification systems
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AND
    • The function that demands all or nothing
    OR
    • The function that settles for any truth
    EXACT
    • The function with OCD for spelling

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    AND
    • Boolean
      AND accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    OR
    • Boolean
      OR accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    EXACT
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
  • Operating System 💾

    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • Required Arguments Count 🔢

    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    AND
    • Boolean
      AND accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    • Range
      AND accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    OR
    • Boolean
      OR accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    • Range
      OR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    EXACT
    • Text
      EXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AND
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AND
📈 is more versatile than AND
is rated higher than AND
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
📊 is easier to use than AND
performs better than AND
🛠 is more reliable than AND
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AND
CHOOSE
Known for Value Selection From List
📊 is easier to use than AND
performs better than AND
is rated higher than AND
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than AND
📈 is more versatile than AND
is rated higher than AND