DMAX vs OFFSET vs DVAR
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DMAX vs OFFSET vs DVAR

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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
    DMAX
    OFFSET
    • Lookup & Reference
      OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    DVAR
    • Statistical
      DVAR 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
    DMAX
    • Calculation
      DMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    OFFSET
    • Retrieval
      OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    DVAR
    • Calculation
      DVAR performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DMAX
    • Database Max Value
      DMAX is known for Database Max Value.
    OFFSET
    • Dynamic Range Manipulation
      OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.
    DVAR
    • Database Variance
      DVAR is known for Database Variance.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DMAX
    • Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
    OFFSET
    • Essential for dynamic charts
    DVAR
    • Statisticians favorite database function

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DMAX
    • The maximalist's pride and joy
    OFFSET
    • The parkour artist of Excel functions
    DVAR
    • Makes variance feel important

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DMAX
    DVAR

  • 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
    DMAX
    • Excel 97
      DMAX is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
    OFFSET
    • Excel 2016
      OFFSET is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      OFFSET is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DVAR
    • Excel 97
      DVAR is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 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

  • 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
    DMAX
    • Text
      DMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
    OFFSET
    • Number
      OFFSET accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DVAR
    • Text
      DVAR accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DVAR accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DMAX
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
DVARP
Known for Population Variance
DGET
Known for Single Value Retrieval
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
GETPIVOTDATA
Known for PivotTable Data Extraction
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⚙ performs better than DMAX
🛠 is more reliable than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX