AND vs IFS vs EXACT
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AND vs IFS vs EXACT

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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.
    IFS
    • Multiple Condition Handling
      IFS is known for Multiple Condition Handling.
    EXACT
    • Case-Sensitive Comparison
      EXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AND
    • Foundation of boolean logic
    IFS
    • Replaced nested IF statements
    EXACT
    • Used in password verification systems

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AND
    • The function that demands all or nothing
    IFS
    • Like a traffic controller for logical conditions
    EXACT
    • The function with OCD for spelling

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
    IFS
    • Boolean
      IFS 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 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    AND
    • Excel 2019
      AND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      AND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    IFS
    • Microsoft 365
      IFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    EXACT
    • Excel 2019
      EXACT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      EXACT is compatible with 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
    AND
    • Web Excel
      AND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    IFS
    • Excel Online
      IFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    EXACT
    • Web Excel
      EXACT runs on 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
    IFS
    • Boolean
      IFS accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    • Text
      IFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    EXACT
    • Text
      EXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AND
OR
Known for Any Condition Check
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AND
📈 is more versatile than AND
⭐ is rated higher than AND
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
CHOOSE
Known for Value Selection From List
📊 is easier to use than AND
⚙ performs better than AND
⭐ is rated higher than AND
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than AND
📈 is more versatile than AND
⭐ is rated higher than AND
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value