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MAX vs INT vs ISNA
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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 typesMAXINTISNA- InformationISNA belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMAX- CalculationMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
INTISNA
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MAXINT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAX- Finding Highest ValueMAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
INT- Rounding Down To IntegersINT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.
ISNA- Error Checking For #N/A ValuesISNA is known for Error Checking For #N/A Values.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAX- Works with arrays since Excel inception
INT- Always rounds toward zero
ISNA- Originally created to handle lookup function errors
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAX- The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
INT- The function that hates decimal points
ISNA- The function that asks 'Is it not available or just hiding?'
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 parametersMAX- NumberMAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
INT- NumberINT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
ISNAVersion 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
INT- Excel 2013INT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
ISNA- Excel 2013ISNA 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 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 properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionMAX- NumberMAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayMAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
INT- NumberINT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
ISNA- ErrorISNA accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMAX- Simple To Use
- Versatile
INT- Simple Integer Conversion
- Consistent Results
ISNA- Simple Error DetectionExcel functions with simple error detection quickly identify and handle calculation issues
- Prevents Formula CrashesExcel functions with crash prevention maintain worksheet stability during complex calculations
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAX- Cannot Ignore Text Values
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
INT- Only Rounds Down
- No Rounding Options
ISNA
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAX
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than INT
📈
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
⭐
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
📈
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
📈
is more versatile than INT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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is more versatile than INT
⭐
is rated higher than INT
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
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is more versatile than INT