SUM vs FIND vs AVERAGEIF
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SUM vs FIND vs AVERAGEIF

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    FIND
    • Text Search And Position Finding
      FIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
    AVERAGEIF
    • Conditional Average Calculations
      AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    FIND
    • Can search from left to right and right to left
    AVERAGEIF
    • Used over 1 billion times monthly

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    FIND
    • Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
    AVERAGEIF
    • Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    FIND

  • 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
    SUM
    • Microsoft 365
      SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUM 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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    SUM
    FIND
    AVERAGEIF

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    SUM
    • Range
      SUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      SUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    FIND
    • Text
      FIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    AVERAGEIF
    • Range
      AVERAGEIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding