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MAXIFS vs DCOUNT vs DMIN
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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 typesMAXIFSDCOUNTDMINOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
DCOUNT- Database OperationsDCOUNT is known for Database Operations.
DMIN- Database Min ValueDMIN is known for Database Min Value.
History Comparison
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionMAXIFSDCOUNT- Excel 95DCOUNT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
DMIN
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAXIFS- Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
DCOUNT- Was created before SQL became popular
DMIN- Oldest database function still in use
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
DCOUNT- The forgotten cousin of COUNT
DMIN- The minimalist's favorite function
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyMAXIFSDCOUNTDMIN
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
DCOUNT- RangeDCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
DMIN- RangeDMIN 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.MAXIFS- Excel 2016MAXIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Microsoft 365MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
DCOUNT- Excel 2019DCOUNT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 97DCOUNT is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
DMIN- Excel 2019DMIN is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 97DMIN is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
MAXIFS- NumberMAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
DCOUNT- CriteriaDCOUNT accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
DMIN- CriteriaDMIN accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data
- Efficient Processing
DCOUNT- Powerful Database Functionality
- Specific Criteria Handling
- Powerful For Database Operations
- Flexible Criteria
DMIN- Database Specific OperationsFunctions designed for database-like operations in Excel
- Criteria Flexibility
- Precise Database Filtering
- Reliable Results
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAXIFS- Requires Sorted Data
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
DCOUNT- Complex Syntax
- Limited Visibility
- Limited To Database RangesFunctions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.
DMIN- Requires Database Structure
- Limited Use Cases
- Requires Structured Data
- Complex Syntax
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAXIFS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than MAXIFS
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is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than MAXIFS
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
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is more versatile than MAXIFS
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is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than MAXIFS
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performs better than MAXIFS
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is more reliable than MAXIFS
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is rated higher than MAXIFS
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
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is more versatile than MAXIFS