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EXACT vs ISNA vs FACT

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

EXACT

Text

EXACT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

ISNA

Information

ISNA belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data

FACT

Mathematical

FACT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

EXACT

Comparison

EXACT performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

ISNA

Comparison

ISNA performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

FACT

Calculation

FACT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

EXACT

Data Analysts

EXACT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

ISNA

Data Analysts

ISNA is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

FACT

Students

FACT is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

Scientists

FACT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

EXACT

Text Manipulation

EXACT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

ISNA

Data Analysis

ISNA is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

FACT

Mathematical Operations

FACT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

EXACT

Case-Sensitive Comparison

EXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.

ISNA

Error Checking For #N/A Values

ISNA is known for Error Checking For #N/A Values.

FACT

Calculate Factorials

FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

EXACT

Excel 2.0

EXACT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

ISNA

Excel 3.0

ISNA was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

FACT

Excel 3.0

FACT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

EXACT

Used in password verification systems

ISNA

Originally created to handle lookup function errors

FACT

Essential for probability calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

EXACT

The function with OCD for spelling

ISNA

The function that asks 'Is it not available or just hiding?'

FACT

The most excitable function in Excel!

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

EXACT

Text

EXACT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

ISNA

Error

ISNA accepts Error as input data. Excel functions for managing and handling error values Click to see all.

FACT

Number

FACT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
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
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

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

EXACT

2

EXACT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

ISNA

1

ISNA needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FACT

1

FACT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

EXACT

Text

EXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

ISNA

Error

ISNA accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively

FACT

Number

FACT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

EXACT

Precise Text Comparison

Case Sensitive

ISNA

Simple Error Detection

Excel functions with simple error detection quickly identify and handle calculation issues

Prevents Formula Crashes

Excel functions with crash prevention maintain worksheet stability during complex calculations

FACT

Simple To Use

Fast Calculations

Accurate
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

EXACT

Only Returns TRUE/FALSE

Functions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.

No Partial Matching

ISNA

Only Checks For #N/A Error

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

FACT

Limited To Integers

Maximum Value Restrictions