VLOOKUP vs DMIN vs OFFSET
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VLOOKUP vs DMIN 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
    VLOOKUP
    • Lookup & Reference
      VLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    DMIN
    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
    VLOOKUP
    • Retrieval
      VLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    DMIN
    • Calculation
      DMIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    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
    VLOOKUP
    • Vertical Data Search
      VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
    DMIN
    • Database Min Value
      DMIN is known for Database Min Value.
    OFFSET
    • Dynamic Range Manipulation
      OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    VLOOKUP
    • Often confused with HLOOKUP
    DMIN
    • Oldest database function still in use
    OFFSET
    • Essential for dynamic charts

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    VLOOKUP
    • The function everyone pretends to understand
    DMIN
    • The minimalist's favorite function
    OFFSET
    • The parkour artist of Excel functions

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    VLOOKUP
    DMIN
    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
    VLOOKUP
    • Excel 2016
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    DMIN
    • Excel 97
      DMIN 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

  • 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
    VLOOKUP
    • Web Excel
      VLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    VLOOKUP
    DMIN
    OFFSET

  • 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
    VLOOKUP
    • Text
      VLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      VLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Boolean
      VLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    DMIN
    • Text
      DMIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DMIN 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

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

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