SUM vs FIND vs RAND
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SUM vs FIND vs RAND

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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
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  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    SUM
    • Calculation
      SUM performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    FIND
    • Manipulation
      FIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
    RAND
    • Calculation
      RAND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

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.
    RAND
    • Generate Random Numbers
      RAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.

History Comparison

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
    RAND
    • Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982

  • 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
    RAND
    • The Las Vegas of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
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    • 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.
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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
    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
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    • 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
    RAND
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
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    • 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

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher 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
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile 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