ISNUMBER vs COUNTIF vs DATEVALUE
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ISNUMBER vs COUNTIF vs DATEVALUE

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    ISNUMBER
    • Number Validation
      ISNUMBER is known for Number Validation.
    COUNTIF
    • Counting With Conditions
      COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
    DATEVALUE
    • Text To Date Conversion
      DATEVALUE is known for Text To Date Conversion.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    ISNUMBER
    • Used over 1 billion times daily
    COUNTIF
    • Counting made fascinating
    DATEVALUE
    • Handles 40+ date formats
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    ISNUMBER
    • The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs
    COUNTIF
    • The function that makes counting harder than it should be
    DATEVALUE
    • Your computer's calendar in disguise

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    ISNUMBER
    • Number
      ISNUMBER accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    COUNTIF
    • Number
      COUNTIF 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.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    ISNUMBER
    • Microsoft 365
      ISNUMBER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    COUNTIF
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      COUNTIF 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
    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 Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    ISNUMBER
    • Number
      ISNUMBER accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    COUNTIF
    • Range
      COUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      COUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to ISNUMBER
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
is rated higher than ISNUMBER
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
is rated higher than ISNUMBER
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
is rated higher than ISNUMBER
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval
is rated higher than ISNUMBER
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
is rated higher than ISNUMBER
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
is rated higher than ISNUMBER