IF vs TEXTJOIN vs AVERAGEIF
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IF vs TEXTJOIN vs AVERAGEIF

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    IF
    • Conditional Statements
      IF is known for Conditional Statements.
    TEXTJOIN
    • Advanced Text Combining
      TEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
    AVERAGEIF
    • Conditional Average Calculations
      AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    IF
    • Most nested function
    TEXTJOIN
    • First delimiter-based text joiner
    AVERAGEIF
    • Used over 1 billion times monthly

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    IF
    • Making simple decisions complicated
    TEXTJOIN
    • The party planner of text functions
    AVERAGEIF
    • Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    IF
    • Boolean
      IF accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    TEXTJOIN
    AVERAGEIF
    • Number
      AVERAGEIF 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 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    IF
    • Excel 2019
      IF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      IF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      IF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      IF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    TEXTJOIN
    • Microsoft 365
      TEXTJOIN is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    AVERAGEIF
    • Excel 2019
      AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      AVERAGEIF is compatible with 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
    IF
    • Web Excel
      IF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    TEXTJOIN
    • Excel Online
      TEXTJOIN runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    AVERAGEIF
    • Web Excel
      AVERAGEIF 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
    IF
    TEXTJOIN
    AVERAGEIF

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    IF
    • Boolean
      IF accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    • Text
      IF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      IF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    TEXTJOIN
    • Text
      TEXTJOIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Array
      TEXTJOIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Boolean
      TEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    AVERAGEIF
    • Number
      AVERAGEIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      AVERAGEIF 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
    IF
    • Simple Logic Implementation
    • Versatile
    • Flexible
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    TEXTJOIN
    • Flexible Delimiter
    • Ignore Empty Cells
    • Array Support
    AVERAGEIF
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    • Handles Basic Conditional Averaging

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    IF
    TEXTJOIN
    • Version Compatibility
    • Complex For Basic Users
    AVERAGEIF
    • Limited Condition Options
    • Single Criteria Only

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to IF
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than IF
🛠 is more reliable than IF
⭐ is rated higher than IF
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊 is easier to use than IF
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than IF
OR
Known for Any Condition Check
📊 is easier to use than IF
⚙ performs better than IF
🛠 is more reliable than IF
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than IF
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
AND
Known for Multiple Condition Check
📊 is easier to use than IF
⚙ performs better than IF
🛠 is more reliable than IF