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INT vs MOD vs TODAY
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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 typesINTMODTODAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsINTMOD- CalculationMOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
TODAY- InformationTODAY 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 functionINT- Data AnalystsINT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- EngineersINT is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
MOD- Data AnalystsMOD is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- EngineersMOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
TODAY
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.
MOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
TODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionINT- Always rounds toward zero
MOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
TODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionINT- The function that hates decimal points
MOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
TODAY- The function that never lies about its age
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
MOD- NumberMOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
TODAY- DateTODAY 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
INT- Excel 2013INT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
MOD- Excel 2013MOD 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 properlyINTMODTODAY- ~
Required 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
MOD- NumberMOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
TODAY- DateTODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionINT- Simple Integer Conversion
- Consistent Results
MOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
TODAY- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Auto-Updates
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionINT- Only Rounds Down
- No Rounding Options
MOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
TODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to INT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than INT
📈
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
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
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is more versatile than INT
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is more reliable than INT
⭐
is rated higher 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
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
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is rated higher than INT