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COUNT vs ROW vs FORMULATEXT

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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

COUNT

Mathematical

COUNT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

ROW

Lookup & Reference

ROW belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

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

COUNT

Calculation

COUNT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

ROW

Information

ROW performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

FORMULATEXT

Information

FORMULATEXT performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

COUNT

Business Managers

COUNT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

ROW

Programmers

ROW is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

FORMULATEXT

Students

FORMULATEXT is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

For all*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

FORMULATEXT

Text Manipulation

FORMULATEXT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

COUNT

Counting Numeric Cells

COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.

ROW

Row Number Retrieval

ROW is known for Row Number Retrieval.

FORMULATEXT

Formula Inspection

FORMULATEXT is known for Formula Inspection.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNT

Excel 2.0

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

ROW

Excel 2.0

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

FORMULATEXT

Excel 2013

FORMULATEXT was created in Excel 2013. Functions added in the Excel 2013 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

COUNT

Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets

ROW

One of the original Excel functions

FORMULATEXT

Popular among Excel trainers
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNT

Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop

ROW

Counting rows since before it was cool

FORMULATEXT

The formula whisperer

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

For all*

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

COUNT

Number

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

Array

COUNT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

COUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

ROW

Range

ROW accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

FORMULATEXT

Text

FORMULATEXT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation 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
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

COUNT

1

COUNT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

ROW

~
FORMULATEXT

1

FORMULATEXT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

COUNT

Number

COUNT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

COUNT 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

COUNT

Fast And Efficient

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Widely Used

ROW

No Arguments Needed

Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup

Simple To Use

FORMULATEXT

Great For Learning

Easy Debugging
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNT

Limited To Numbers Only

Ignores Text Cells

ROW

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

Basic Output

FORMULATEXT

Only Works With Formulas

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.