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INT vs COLUMN vs MONTH
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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 typesINTCOLUMN- Lookup & ReferenceCOLUMN belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
MONTHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsINTCOLUMN- InformationCOLUMN performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
MONTH- InformationMONTH performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*INTCOLUMNMONTH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionINT- Rounding Down To IntegersINT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.
COLUMN- Column Number RetrievalCOLUMN is known for Column Number Retrieval.
MONTH- Month ExtractionMONTH is known for Month Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionINT- Always rounds toward zero
COLUMN- Essential for column calculations
MONTH- Essential for monthly reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionINT- The function that hates decimal points
COLUMN- The vertical cousin of ROW function
MONTH- January is 1 not 0 thankfully
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersINT- NumberINT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
COLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
MONTH- DateMONTH accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyINTCOLUMN- ~
MONTHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionINT- NumberINT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
COLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
MONTH- DateMONTH accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFor all*- Consistent Results
INT- Simple Integer Conversion
COLUMN- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
MONTH- Easy To Use
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionINT- Only Rounds Down
- No Rounding Options
COLUMN- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
- Basic Output
MONTH- Single Purpose
- Basic Output
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to INT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than INT
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is more versatile than INT
⭐
is rated higher than INT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than INT
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
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needs fewer arguments than INT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is more versatile than INT
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is rated higher than INT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is more versatile than INT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is more versatile than INT
🛠
is more reliable than INT
⭐
is rated higher than INT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than INT
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is more versatile than INT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is more versatile than INT
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is rated higher than INT
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
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is more versatile than INT