Compact mode

ROW vs ISNUMBER

ROW

Known for Row Number Retrieval

ISNUMBER

Known for Number Validation

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

ROW

Lookup & Reference

ROW belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

ISNUMBER

Information

ISNUMBER 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

ROW

Information

ROW performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

ISNUMBER

Comparison

ISNUMBER performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

ROW

Programmers

ROW is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

ISNUMBER

Engineers

ISNUMBER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Both*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

ISNUMBER

Conditional Logic

ISNUMBER is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

ROW

Row Number Retrieval

ROW is known for Row Number Retrieval.

ISNUMBER

Number Validation

ISNUMBER is known for Number Validation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

ROW

Excel 2.0

ROW was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

ISNUMBER

Excel 2000

ISNUMBER was created in Excel 2000. Functions first released with Excel 2000 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

ROW

One of the original Excel functions

ISNUMBER

Used over 1 billion times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROW

Counting rows since before it was cool

ISNUMBER

The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Both*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

ROW

Range

ROW accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

ISNUMBER

Number

ISNUMBER accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Text

ISNUMBER accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

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

Both*

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

ROW

~
ISNUMBER

1

ISNUMBER needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

ROW

Range

ROW 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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROW

No Arguments Needed

Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup

Simple To Use

ISNUMBER

Fast Execution

Functions that process data quickly and efficiently

Simple Syntax

Reliable Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROW

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

Basic Output

ISNUMBER

Limited To Number Checking

Functions restricted to verifying if values are numbers without additional capabilities Click to see all.

Binary Output Only

No Customization