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MAXIFS vs DSUM vs OFFSET

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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

MAXIFS

Mathematical

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

DSUM

Database

DSUM belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

OFFSET

Lookup & Reference

OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

MAXIFS

Calculation

MAXIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

DSUM

Aggregation

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

OFFSET

Retrieval

OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

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

MAXIFS

Financial Professionals

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

DSUM

Financial Professionals

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

OFFSET

Engineers

OFFSET is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MAXIFS

Data Analysis

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

DSUM

Data Analysis

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

Financial Calculations

DSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

OFFSET

Dynamic Ranges

OFFSET is used for Dynamic Ranges. Functions for handling flexible data ranges Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MAXIFS

Multiple Criteria Max

MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

OFFSET

Dynamic Range Manipulation

OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MAXIFS

Excel 2016

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

DSUM

Excel 97

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

OFFSET

Excel 3.0

OFFSET was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version 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

MAXIFS

Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature

OFFSET

Essential for dynamic charts
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MAXIFS

Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

OFFSET

The parkour artist of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

MAXIFS

Intermediate

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

DSUM

Advanced

DSUM has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

OFFSET

Advanced

OFFSET 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

MAXIFS

Number

MAXIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

MAXIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

DSUM

Number

DSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

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.

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Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

MAXIFS

Microsoft 365

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

DSUM

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2013

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

OFFSET

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2013

OFFSET 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
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

MAXIFS

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

OFFSET

Number

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MAXIFS

Multiple Condition Support

Array Handling

Functions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data

Efficient Processing

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections

Complex Criteria Support

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

MAXIFS

Requires Sorted Data

Limited To Numbers

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

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

OFFSET

Volatile Calculation

Complex Syntax