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COLUMN vs ISNUMBER vs FORMULATEXT
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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 typesCOLUMN- Lookup & ReferenceCOLUMN belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
ISNUMBER- InformationISNUMBER belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
FORMULATEXT- InformationFORMULATEXT 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 inputsCOLUMN- InformationCOLUMN performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
ISNUMBERFORMULATEXT- InformationFORMULATEXT 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*COLUMNISNUMBERFORMULATEXT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOLUMN- Column Number RetrievalCOLUMN is known for Column Number Retrieval.
ISNUMBER- Number ValidationISNUMBER is known for Number Validation.
FORMULATEXT- Formula InspectionFORMULATEXT is known for Formula Inspection.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOLUMN- Essential for column calculations
ISNUMBER- Used over 1 billion times daily
FORMULATEXT- Popular among Excel trainers
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOLUMN- The vertical cousin of ROW function
ISNUMBER- The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs
FORMULATEXT- The formula whisperer
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 parametersCOLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
ISNUMBER- NumberISNUMBER accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextISNUMBER accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
FORMULATEXTVersion 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
ISNUMBER- Microsoft 365ISNUMBER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
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 properlyCOLUMN- ~
ISNUMBERFORMULATEXTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCOLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
ISNUMBER- NumberISNUMBER accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- TextISNUMBER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
FORMULATEXT- RangeFORMULATEXT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOLUMN- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Consistent Results
ISNUMBER- Fast ExecutionFunctions that process data quickly and efficiently
- Simple Syntax
- Reliable Results
FORMULATEXT- Great For Learning
- Easy Debugging
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOLUMN- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
- Basic Output
ISNUMBER- Limited To Number CheckingFunctions restricted to verifying if values are numbers without additional capabilities Click to see all.
- Binary Output Only
- No Customization
FORMULATEXT
Ratings Comparison
Performance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyCOLUMNISNUMBERFORMULATEXTReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingCOLUMNISNUMBERFORMULATEXT
Alternatives to COLUMN
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
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is rated higher than ISNUMBER
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
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is rated higher than ISNUMBER
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
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is rated higher than ISNUMBER
DATEVALUE
Known for Text To Date Conversion
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
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is rated higher than ISNUMBER
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is more versatile than ISNUMBER
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is rated higher than ISNUMBER