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IFS vs VLOOKUP

IFS

Known for Multiple Condition Handling

VLOOKUP

Known for Vertical Data Search

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.

VLOOKUP

Lookup & Reference

VLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
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.

VLOOKUP

Retrieval

VLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

Both*

Business Managers

Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making

IFS

Analysts

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

VLOOKUP

Data Analysts

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

Administrative Staff

VLOOKUP is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management 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.

VLOOKUP

Data Lookup

VLOOKUP is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

Data Analysis

VLOOKUP 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.

VLOOKUP

Vertical Data Search

VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

IFS

Excel 2016

IFS was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

Excel 3.0

VLOOKUP was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
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

VLOOKUP

Often confused with HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

IFS

Like a traffic controller for logical conditions

VLOOKUP

The function everyone pretends to understand

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

VLOOKUP

Text

VLOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Number

VLOOKUP 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.

Both*

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

VLOOKUP

Excel 2019

VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2013

VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Excel Online

VLOOKUP 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

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

VLOOKUP

Web Excel

VLOOKUP 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

IFS

2

IFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

VLOOKUP

4

VLOOKUP needs 4 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Boolean

Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

VLOOKUP

Range

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

Number

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