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IFS vs MAXIFS

IFS

Known for Multiple Condition Handling

MAXIFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Max

Table of content

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

IFS

Logical

IFS belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Mathematical

MAXIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

IFS

Comparison

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

MAXIFS

Calculation

MAXIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

IFS

Business Managers

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

Analysts

IFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Financial Professionals

MAXIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

Data Analysts

MAXIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

IFS

Conditional Logic

IFS is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Data Analysis

MAXIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

IFS

Multiple Condition Handling

IFS is known for Multiple Condition Handling.

MAXIFS

Multiple Criteria Max

MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Both*

Excel 2016

Functions that came with Excel 2016 version
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

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

IFS

Replaced nested IF statements

MAXIFS

Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

IFS

Like a traffic controller for logical conditions

MAXIFS

Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Both*

Intermediate

Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

IFS

Boolean

IFS accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values

MAXIFS

Number

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

Array

MAXIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

Both*

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 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

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

IFS

Excel Online

IFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

IFS

2

IFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MAXIFS

3

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

IFS

Boolean

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

MAXIFS

Range

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

Number

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