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COUNTBLANK vs YEAR vs MODE

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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

COUNTBLANK

Statistical

COUNTBLANK belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

YEAR

Date & Time

YEAR belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Statistical

MODE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

COUNTBLANK

Calculation

COUNTBLANK performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

YEAR

Information

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

MODE

Calculation

MODE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

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

COUNTBLANK

Administrative Staff

COUNTBLANK is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

YEAR

Financial Professionals

YEAR is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

MODE

Scientists

MODE is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Data Analysis

COUNTBLANK is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Data Aggregation

COUNTBLANK is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

YEAR

Date Calculations

YEAR is used for Date Calculations. Functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Statistical Analysis

MODE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

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.

YEAR

Year Extraction

YEAR is known for Year Extraction.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Excel 97

COUNTBLANK was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

YEAR

Excel 2.0

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

MODE

Excel 2.0

MODE was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version 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

COUNTBLANK

Originally created to find missing data entries

YEAR

Works with any date since 1900

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces

YEAR

Y2K survived and still going strong

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

COUNTBLANK

Simple

COUNTBLANK has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

YEAR

Simple

YEAR has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

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

YEAR

Date

YEAR accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

MODE

Number

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

Array

MODE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data 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

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

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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*

1
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

COUNTBLANK

Range

COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

YEAR

Date

YEAR accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

MODE

Number

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

Array

MODE 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

COUNTBLANK

Simple To Use

Quick Results

Reliable

YEAR

Simple To Use

Reliable Output

Excel functions providing reliable output ensure consistent and accurate results

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Only Counts Completely Empty Cells

Functions that only detect completely empty cells and ignore cells with spaces or formulas Click to see all.

Cannot Count Specific Values

Limited Functionality

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

YEAR

Single Purpose

Limited Flexibility

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode