DSUM vs VLOOKUP vs INDIRECT
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DSUM vs VLOOKUP vs INDIRECT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
    VLOOKUP
    • Vertical Data Search
      VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
    INDIRECT
    • Dynamic Cell References
      INDIRECT is known for Dynamic Cell References.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature
    VLOOKUP
    • Often confused with HLOOKUP
    INDIRECT
    • Can create circular references easily

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DSUM
    • The calculator that went to business school
    VLOOKUP
    • The function everyone pretends to understand
    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
    DSUM
    • Number
      DSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    VLOOKUP
    INDIRECT

  • 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
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    VLOOKUP
    • 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

  • 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
    DSUM
    VLOOKUP
    INDIRECT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    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
    VLOOKUP
    • Range
      VLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • 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
    INDIRECT
    • Text
      INDIRECT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DSUM
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
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use 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
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
📊 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