AVERAGE vs MOD vs TODAY
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AVERAGE vs MOD vs TODAY

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    MOD
    • Division Remainder Calculations
      MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
    TODAY
    • Current Date Return
      TODAY is known for Current Date Return.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    MOD
    • Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
    TODAY
    • Updates even when you don't want it to

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    MOD
    • The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
    TODAY
    • The function that never lies about its age

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

  • 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
    MOD
    • Excel 2013
      MOD 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
    AVERAGE
    MOD
    TODAY
      ~

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    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
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGE
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
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
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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
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
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE