INT vs RANDBETWEEN vs RAND
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INT vs RANDBETWEEN vs RAND

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    INT
    • Rounding Down To Integers
      INT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.
    RANDBETWEEN
    • Random Integer Generation
      RANDBETWEEN is known for Random Integer Generation.
    RAND
    • Generate Random Numbers
      RAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    INT
    • Always rounds toward zero
    RANDBETWEEN
    • Used in Monte Carlo Simulations
    RAND
    • Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    INT
    • The function that hates decimal points
    RANDBETWEEN
    • Creates Digital Dice Rolls
    RAND
    • The Las Vegas of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      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.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    INT
    • Excel 2013
      INT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    RAND
    • Excel 2013
      RAND 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 platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    INT
    RANDBETWEEN
    RAND
      ~

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to INT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📈 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
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INT
📈 is more versatile than INT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📈 is more versatile than INT
⭐ is rated higher than INT