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DSUM vs DCOUNT vs DMAX
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsDSUMDCOUNT- CalculationDCOUNT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DMAX- CalculationDMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
DCOUNT- Database OperationsDCOUNT is known for Database Operations.
DMAX- Database Max ValueDMAX is known for Database Max Value.
History Comparison
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionDSUMDCOUNT- Excel 95DCOUNT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
DMAX
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDSUM- Less known but powerful feature
DCOUNT- Was created before SQL became popular
DMAX- Originally part of Lotus 1-2-3 compatibility
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDSUM- The calculator that went to business school
DCOUNT- The forgotten cousin of COUNT
DMAX- The maximalist's pride and joy
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
DCOUNT- ArrayDCOUNT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
DMAX- ArrayDMAX accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDMAX 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 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
DSUM- Excel 2016DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DCOUNT- Excel 97DCOUNT is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
DMAX- Excel 97DMAX 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
DCOUNT- TextDCOUNT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDCOUNT accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
DMAX- TextDMAX accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDMAX accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
DCOUNT- Powerful Database Functionality
- Specific Criteria Handling
- Powerful For Database Operations
- Flexible Criteria
DMAX- Efficient With Large Datasets
- Reliable Results
- Excellent For Database Analysis
- Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionDSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
DCOUNT- Complex Syntax
- Limited Visibility
- Limited To Database RangesFunctions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.
DMAX- Complex Syntax
- Database Structure Dependent
- Limited To Database RangesFunctions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to DSUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than DSUM
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
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performs better than DSUM
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
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is easier to use than DSUM
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is more versatile than DSUM
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is rated higher than DSUM