DMAX vs INDIRECT vs OFFSET
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DMAX vs INDIRECT vs OFFSET

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

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.
    INDIRECT
    • Dynamic Cell References
      INDIRECT is known for Dynamic Cell References.
    OFFSET
    • Dynamic Range Manipulation
      OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DMAX
    • Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
    INDIRECT
    • Can create circular references easily
    OFFSET
    • Essential for dynamic charts

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DMAX
    • The maximalist's pride and joy
    INDIRECT
    • The function that makes Excel question its life choices
    OFFSET
    • The parkour artist of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    DMAX
    INDIRECT
    OFFSET
    • Range
      OFFSET 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
    DMAX
    • Excel 97
      DMAX is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
    INDIRECT
    • Excel 2016
      INDIRECT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      INDIRECT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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

  • 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
    DMAX
    INDIRECT
    OFFSET

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    DMAX
    • Range
      DMAX accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • 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
    INDIRECT
    • Text
      INDIRECT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    OFFSET
    • Range
      OFFSET accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      OFFSET accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

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
DVAR
Known for Database Variance
DVARP
Known for Population Variance
DGET
Known for Single Value Retrieval
GETPIVOTDATA
Known for PivotTable Data Extraction
📊 is easier to use than DMAX
📈 is more versatile than DMAX
⭐ is rated higher than DMAX
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
📊 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