MAX vs MOD vs ROUNDUP
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MAX vs MOD vs ROUNDUP

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    MOD
    • Division Remainder Calculations
      MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
    ROUNDUP
    • Ceiling Rounding
      ROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    MOD
    • Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
    ROUNDUP
    • Originally Designed for Financial Calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    MOD
    • The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
    ROUNDUP
    • When Optimists Do Math

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      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
    MOD
    • Excel 2013
      MOD is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    ROUNDUP
    • Excel 2013
      ROUNDUP is compatible with 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
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    MAX
    • Web Excel
      MAX runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    MOD
    • Web Excel
      MOD 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
    MAX
    MOD
    ROUNDUP

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

Evaluation Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than MAX