MAX vs AVERAGE vs FORMULATEXT
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MAX vs AVERAGE vs FORMULATEXT

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Basic Classification Comparison

  • Function Category 📊
    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    MAX
    AVERAGE
    • Statistical
      AVERAGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    FORMULATEXT
    • Information
      FORMULATEXT belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    MAX
    • Calculation
      MAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    AVERAGE
    • Calculation
      AVERAGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    FORMULATEXT
    • Information
      FORMULATEXT performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    FORMULATEXT
    • Formula Inspection
      FORMULATEXT is known for Formula Inspection.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    FORMULATEXT
    • Popular among Excel trainers

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    FORMULATEXT
    • The formula whisperer

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    FORMULATEXT

  • 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
    AVERAGE
    • Excel 2013
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    FORMULATEXT
    • Excel 2013
      FORMULATEXT 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
    • 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
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    FORMULATEXT
    • Range
      FORMULATEXT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGE
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value