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SUBTOTAL vs MAXIFS vs DMIN

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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

SUBTOTAL

Mathematical

SUBTOTAL belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Mathematical

MAXIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

DMIN

Database

DMIN belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

SUBTOTAL

Aggregation

SUBTOTAL performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Calculation

MAXIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

DMIN

Calculation

DMIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

SUBTOTAL

Accountants

SUBTOTAL is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Financial Professionals

MAXIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

For all*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

SUBTOTAL

Data Aggregation

SUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SUBTOTAL

Filtered Data Calculations

SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.

MAXIFS

Multiple Criteria Max

MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.

DMIN

Database Min Value

DMIN is known for Database Min Value.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SUBTOTAL

Excel 97

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

MAXIFS

Excel 2016

MAXIFS was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

DMIN

Excel 95

DMIN was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

SUBTOTAL

Can Perform 11 Different Operations

MAXIFS

Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs

DMIN

Oldest database function still in use
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUBTOTAL

The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions

MAXIFS

Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi

DMIN

The minimalist's favorite function

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

SUBTOTAL

Intermediate

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

MAXIFS

Intermediate

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

DMIN

Advanced

DMIN has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations 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

DMIN

Range

DMIN 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.

SUBTOTAL

Excel 2019

SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

MAXIFS

Excel 2016

MAXIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Microsoft 365

MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

DMIN

Excel 2019

DMIN is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 97

DMIN 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 platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SUBTOTAL

2

SUBTOTAL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MAXIFS

3

MAXIFS needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DMIN

3

DMIN needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

SUBTOTAL

Number

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

Array

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

MAXIFS

Range

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

Text

MAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Number

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

DMIN

Range

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

Text

DMIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DMIN 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 function

SUBTOTAL

Ignores Hidden Rows

Multiple Functions

MAXIFS

Multiple Condition Support

Array Handling

Functions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data

Efficient Processing

DMIN

Database Specific Operations

Functions designed for database-like operations in Excel

Criteria Flexibility

Precise Database Filtering

Reliable Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUBTOTAL

Function Code Memorization

Limited Operations

MAXIFS

Requires Sorted Data

Limited To Numbers

Functions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.

DMIN

Requires Database Structure

Limited Use Cases

Requires Structured Data

Complex Syntax