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IF vs AVERAGEIF vs SMALL

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

IF

Logical

IF belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Statistical

AVERAGEIF belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

SMALL

Statistical

SMALL belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

IF

Comparison

IF performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Calculation

AVERAGEIF performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

SMALL

Calculation

SMALL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

IF

Conditional Statements

IF is known for Conditional Statements.

AVERAGEIF

Conditional Average Calculations

AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.

SMALL

Finding Nth Smallest Value

SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

IF

Excel 2.0

IF was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIF was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

SMALL

Excel 97

SMALL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

IF

Most nested function

AVERAGEIF

Used over 1 billion times monthly

SMALL

Commonly used in grade calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

IF

Making simple decisions complicated

AVERAGEIF

Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math

SMALL

The underachiever of the statistical functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

IF

Boolean

IF accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values

AVERAGEIF

Number

AVERAGEIF accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

SMALL

Number

SMALL accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

SMALL accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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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

IF

Microsoft 365

IF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

IF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

IF

Web Excel

IF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

AVERAGEIF

Web Excel

AVERAGEIF 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

IF

3

IF needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

2

AVERAGEIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

SMALL

2

SMALL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

IF

Boolean

IF accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

Text

IF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

AVERAGEIF

Range

AVERAGEIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

SMALL

Range

SMALL accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

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Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

IF

Simple Logic Implementation

Versatile

Flexible

AVERAGEIF

Handles Basic Conditional Averaging

SMALL

Reliable Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

IF

Nested IFs Can Be Complex

Functions where multiple IF statements become difficult to manage and understand Click to see all.

Limited Conditions

Nested IFs Get Complex

AVERAGEIF

Limited Condition Options

Single Criteria Only

SMALL

Array Size Limitations

Static Ranking