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MOD vs EXACT vs MID

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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

MOD

Mathematical

MOD belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

EXACT

Text

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

MID

Text

MID belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧

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

MOD

Calculation

MOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

EXACT

Comparison

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

MID

Manipulation

MID performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

MOD

Engineers

MOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

MID

Administrative Staff

MID is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MOD

Mathematical Operations

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

EXACT

Text Manipulation

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

MID

Text Manipulation

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

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

EXACT

Case-Sensitive Comparison

EXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.

MID

Extracting Text Segments

MID is known for Extracting Text Segments.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MOD

Excel 2.0

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

EXACT

Excel 2.0

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

MID

Excel 3.0

MID 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

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

EXACT

Used in password verification systems

MID

Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

EXACT

The function with OCD for spelling

MID

The middle child of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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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

MOD

Number

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

EXACT

Text

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

MID

Text

MID accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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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

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

EXACT

2

EXACT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MID

3

MID needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

MOD

Number

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

EXACT

Text

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

MID

Text

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

Number

MID 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

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

EXACT

Precise Text Comparison

Case Sensitive

MID

Precise Text Extraction

Simple Parameters
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

EXACT

Only Returns TRUE/FALSE

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

No Partial Matching

MID

Fixed Length Extraction Only

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