COUNTA vs ISNUMBER vs FORMULATEXT
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COUNTA 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 types
    COUNTA
    • Statistical
      COUNTA belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    ISNUMBER
    • Information
      ISNUMBER belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
    FORMULATEXT
    • Information
      FORMULATEXT 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 inputs
    COUNTA
    • Calculation
      COUNTA performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    ISNUMBER
    FORMULATEXT
    • Information
      FORMULATEXT performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTA
    • Count Non-Empty Cells
      COUNTA is known for Count Non-Empty Cells.
    ISNUMBER
    • Number Validation
      ISNUMBER is known for Number Validation.
    FORMULATEXT
    • Formula Inspection
      FORMULATEXT is known for Formula Inspection.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTA
    • Originally designed for counting attendance in spreadsheets
    ISNUMBER
    • Used over 1 billion times daily
    FORMULATEXT
    • Popular among Excel trainers

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTA
    • Makes counting feel like a thrilling adventure in cell exploration
    ISNUMBER
    • The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs
    FORMULATEXT
    • The formula whisperer

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    COUNTA
    ISNUMBER
    • Number
      ISNUMBER 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

  • 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
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    COUNTA
    • Array
      COUNTA accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Range
      COUNTA accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    ISNUMBER
    • Number
      ISNUMBER accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Text
      ISNUMBER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    FORMULATEXT
    • Range
      FORMULATEXT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTA
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than ISNUMBER
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
DATEVALUE
Known for Text To Date Conversion
📈 is more versatile 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
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📈 is more versatile than ISNUMBER
⭐ is rated higher than ISNUMBER