PRODUCT vs CEILING vs FACT
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PRODUCT vs CEILING vs FACT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Multiplying Numbers Together
      PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
    CEILING
    • Upper Rounding
      CEILING is known for Upper Rounding.
    FACT
    • Calculate Factorials
      FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
    CEILING
    • Used in Scientific Calculations
    FACT
    • Essential for probability calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
    CEILING
    • Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self
    FACT
    • The most excitable function in Excel!

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • 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
    PRODUCT
    • Excel 2013
      PRODUCT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    FACT
    • Excel 2013
      FACT 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
    PRODUCT
    CEILING
    FACT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    PRODUCT
    • Array
      PRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Handles Multiple Arguments
      Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
    • Array Compatible
    CEILING
    • Predictable Results
    • Engineering Friendly
      Functions specifically designed for engineering calculations and analysis
    FACT
    • Simple To Use
    • Fast Calculations
    • Accurate

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    PRODUCT
    • Can Overflow With Large Numbers
    • No Selective Multiplication
    CEILING
    • Limited To Upward Rounding
    • Single Direction
    FACT
    • Limited To Integers
    • Maximum Value Restrictions

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to PRODUCT
FLOOR
Known for Lower Rounding
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
📊 is easier to use than CEILING
📈 is more versatile than CEILING
⭐ is rated higher than CEILING
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
📊 is easier to use than CEILING
⚙ performs better than CEILING
⭐ is rated higher than CEILING
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than CEILING
📈 is more versatile than CEILING
⚙ performs better than CEILING
⭐ is rated higher than CEILING
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
📊 is easier to use than CEILING
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
📊 is easier to use than CEILING
📈 is more versatile than CEILING
⚙ performs better than CEILING
⭐ is rated higher than CEILING
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CEILING
📈 is more versatile than CEILING
⚙ performs better than CEILING
⭐ is rated higher than CEILING
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than CEILING
⚙ performs better than CEILING
⭐ is rated higher than CEILING