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MOD vs CEILING
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*MODCEILING
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
CEILING- Upper RoundingCEILING is known for Upper Rounding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
CEILING- Used in Scientific Calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
CEILING- Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersBoth*- NumberExcel 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.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
MOD- Excel 2013MOD 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 platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
CEILING- Predictable Results
- Engineering FriendlyFunctions specifically designed for engineering calculations and analysis
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
CEILING- Limited To Upward Rounding
- Single Direction
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MOD
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
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is easier to use than CEILING
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is more versatile than CEILING
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is rated higher than CEILING
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is easier to use than CEILING
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is rated higher than CEILING
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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is easier to use than CEILING
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performs better than CEILING
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than CEILING
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is more versatile than CEILING
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performs better than CEILING
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is rated higher than CEILING
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is easier to use than CEILING
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is more versatile than CEILING
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performs better than CEILING
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is rated higher than CEILING
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than CEILING
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is more versatile than CEILING
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performs better than CEILING
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is rated higher than CEILING