MAXIFS vs DSUM vs INDIRECT
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MAXIFS vs DSUM vs INDIRECT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Max
      MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
    INDIRECT
    • Dynamic Cell References
      INDIRECT is known for Dynamic Cell References.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature
    INDIRECT
    • Can create circular references easily

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
    DSUM
    • The calculator that went to business school
    INDIRECT
    • The function that makes Excel question its life choices

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    MAXIFS
    DSUM
    • Number
      DSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    INDIRECT

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    MAXIFS
    • Microsoft 365
      MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    DSUM
    • Excel 2019
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    INDIRECT
    • Excel 2019
      INDIRECT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      INDIRECT 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
    MAXIFS
    DSUM
    INDIRECT

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

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Condition Support
    • Array Handling
      Functions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data
    • Efficient Processing
    DSUM
    • Powerful Database Calculations
      Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
    • Complex Criteria Support
    INDIRECT
    • Flexible Referencing
    • Dynamic Range Selection

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    DSUM
    • Complicated Syntax
    • Requires Database Structure
    INDIRECT
    • Performance Intensive
    • Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAXIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
DGET
Known for Single Value Retrieval
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM