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SEQUENCE vs FILTER vs SORT

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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

SEQUENCE

Mathematical

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

FILTER

Database

FILTER belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

SORT

Database

SORT belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

SEQUENCE

Calculation

SEQUENCE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

FILTER

Manipulation

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

SORT

Manipulation

SORT 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

SEQUENCE

Programmers

SEQUENCE is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

Scientists

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

FILTER

Scientists

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

Business Managers

FILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

SORT

Business Managers

SORT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

For all*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Dynamic Number Series

SEQUENCE is known for Dynamic Number Series.

FILTER

Advanced Filtering

FILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.

SORT

Dynamic Sorting

SORT is known for Dynamic Sorting.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 2019

Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release
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

SEQUENCE

Creates perfect arithmetic sequences

FILTER

Revolutionized Excel data filtering

SORT

First dynamic array sorting function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users

FILTER

The Marie Kondo of Excel functions

SORT

The librarian of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

SEQUENCE

Advanced

SEQUENCE has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

FILTER

Advanced

FILTER has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

SORT

Intermediate

SORT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

SEQUENCE

Number

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

FILTER

Array

FILTER accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

FILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

SORT

Array

SORT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

SORT 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 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 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

Excel Online

Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

FILTER

Web Excel

FILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

SORT

Web Excel

SORT 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

SEQUENCE

1

SEQUENCE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FILTER

2

FILTER needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

SORT

1

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

SEQUENCE

Number

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

FILTER

Range

FILTER accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Array

FILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Boolean

FILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

SORT

Range

SORT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Automatic Sequence Generation

Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Steps

Generates Number Series

FILTER

Dynamic Filtering

Functions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria

Multiple Criteria

Flexible Output

Returns Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Filtering

SORT

Automatic Sorting

Dynamic Results

Functions that automatically update results when source data changes

Multiple Columns

Automatic Updates
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Modern Excel Required

Overflow Potential

New Versions Only

Limited Customization

FILTER

Requires Modern Excel

Functions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.

Complex For Beginners

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Memory Intensive

SORT

Requires Modern Excel

Functions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.

Space Requirements

Resource Intensive

Functions that consume significant computer memory and processing power Click to see all.