PMT vs MATCH vs OFFSET
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PMT vs MATCH vs OFFSET

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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
    PMT
    MATCH
    • Lookup & Reference
      MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    OFFSET
    • Lookup & Reference
      OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    PMT
    • Calculation
      PMT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    MATCH
    • Retrieval
      MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    OFFSET
    • Retrieval
      OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    MATCH
    • Position Finding
      MATCH is known for Position Finding.
    OFFSET
    • Dynamic Range Manipulation
      OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    MATCH
    • Best friend of INDEX
    OFFSET
    • Essential for dynamic charts

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    MATCH
    • The function that plays hide and seek
    OFFSET
    • The parkour artist of Excel functions

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    PMT
    • Number
      PMT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MATCH
    OFFSET
    • Range
      OFFSET accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

  • 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
    MATCH
    • Microsoft 365
      MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      MATCH 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
    PMT
    • Web Excel
      PMT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    MATCH
    • Web Excel
      MATCH 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
    For all*

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

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Accurate Calculations
    • Industry Standard
      Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
    • Reliable
    MATCH
    • Flexible Matching
    • Works With INDEX
    • Versatile Search
    • Fast
    OFFSET
    • Flexible Range Selection
      Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly
    • Dynamic References
      Functions that can automatically adjust cell references based on changes

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Negative Number Output
    • Complex Parameters
    MATCH
    • Requires Sorted Data
    • Complex Syntax
    • Requires Exact Matches
    OFFSET
    • Volatile Calculation
    • Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to PMT
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
LOOKUP
Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH