COUNTBLANK vs COUNT vs AVERAGE
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COUNTBLANK vs COUNT vs AVERAGE

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTBLANK
    • Empty Cell Counter
      COUNTBLANK is known for Empty Cell Counter.
    COUNT
    • Counting Numeric Cells
      COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTBLANK
    • Originally created to find missing data entries
    COUNT
    • Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTBLANK
    • The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces
    COUNT
    • Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    COUNTBLANK
    • Range
      COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    COUNT
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. 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
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    COUNTBLANK
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTBLANK is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    AVERAGE
    • 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
  • 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
    For 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
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTBLANK
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
is rated higher than COUNTBLANK
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK
performs better than COUNTBLANK
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
is rated higher than COUNTBLANK
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTBLANK
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK
performs better than COUNTBLANK