SUM vs COUNTBLANK vs ROW
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SUM vs COUNTBLANK vs ROW

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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 types
    SUM
    COUNTBLANK
    • Statistical
      COUNTBLANK belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    ROW
    • Lookup & Reference
      ROW belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    SUM
    • Calculation
      SUM performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    COUNTBLANK
    • Calculation
      COUNTBLANK 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

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    COUNTBLANK
    • Empty Cell Counter
      COUNTBLANK is known for Empty Cell Counter.
    ROW
    • Row Number Retrieval
      ROW is known for Row Number Retrieval.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    COUNTBLANK
    • Originally created to find missing data entries
    ROW
    • One of the original Excel functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    COUNTBLANK
    • The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces
    ROW
    • Counting rows since before it was cool

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    COUNTBLANK
    • Range
      COUNTBLANK 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

  • 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
    SUM
    • Microsoft 365
      SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    COUNTBLANK
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTBLANK is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 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
    SUM
    COUNTBLANK
    ROW
      ~

  • 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
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      SUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTBLANK
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
⭐ is rated higher than COUNTBLANK
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK
⚙ performs better than COUNTBLANK
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction