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COUNTA vs LARGE vs MODE

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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

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Statistical

Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

COUNTA

Business Managers

COUNTA is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

LARGE

Statisticians

LARGE is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

MODE

Scientists

MODE is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

COUNTA

Data Analysis

COUNTA is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

LARGE

Statistical Analysis

LARGE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

MODE

Statistical Analysis

MODE is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

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.

LARGE

Finding Nth Largest Value

LARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.

MODE

Finding Most Frequent Value

MODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTA

Excel 2.0

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

LARGE

Excel 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

MODE

Excel 2.0

MODE was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

COUNTA

Originally designed for counting attendance in spreadsheets

LARGE

Popular in sports statistics

MODE

One of the original statistical functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTA

Makes counting feel like a thrilling adventure in cell exploration

LARGE

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

MODE

Finds the popularity contest winner in your data

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

COUNTA

Simple

COUNTA has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

LARGE

Simple

LARGE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

MODE

Intermediate

MODE has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

COUNTA

Text

COUNTA 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.

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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
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

COUNTA

Web Excel

COUNTA runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

MODE

Web Excel

MODE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

COUNTA

1

COUNTA needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

LARGE

2

LARGE needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MODE

1

MODE needs 1 required arguments Click to see 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

LARGE

Number

LARGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Range

LARGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

MODE

Number

MODE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

MODE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

COUNTA

Easy To Use

Fast

Non-Zero Values Only

Versatile

LARGE

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking

MODE

Easy Statistical Analysis

Quick Results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTA

Counts Text As Valid

Includes Errors

Functions that consider error values in their computations, affecting results Click to see all.

Format Sensitive

LARGE

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic

MODE

Only Works With Numbers

Limited To Single Mode