MIN vs MOD vs TODAY
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MIN vs MOD vs TODAY

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MIN
    • Finding Lowest Value
      MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.
    MOD
    • Division Remainder Calculations
      MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
    TODAY
    • Current Date Return
      TODAY is known for Current Date Return.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MIN
    • First mathematical function in Excel
    MOD
    • Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
    TODAY
    • Updates even when you don't want it to

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MIN
    • The pessimist's favorite function
    MOD
    • The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
    TODAY
    • The function that never lies about its age

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    MIN
    • Number
      MIN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

  • 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

  • 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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    MIN
    MOD
    TODAY
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    MIN
    • Number
      MIN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MIN
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MIN
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MIN
📈 is more versatile than MIN
🛠 is more reliable than MIN
⭐ is rated higher than MIN
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
📊 is easier to use than MIN
📈 is more versatile than MIN
⭐ is rated higher than MIN
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN