MIN vs FIND vs RAND
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MIN vs FIND vs RAND

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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 types
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  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    MIN
    • Calculation
      MIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    FIND
    • Manipulation
      FIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
    RAND
    • Calculation
      RAND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

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.
    FIND
    • Text Search And Position Finding
      FIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
    RAND
    • Generate Random Numbers
      RAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MIN
    • First mathematical function in Excel
    FIND
    • Can search from left to right and right to left
    RAND
    • Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MIN
    • The pessimist's favorite function
    FIND
    • Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
    RAND
    • The Las Vegas of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

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
    FIND

  • 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 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    FIND
    • Excel 2013
      FIND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    RAND
    • Excel 2013
      RAND 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
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    • 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
    FIND
    RAND
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
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    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    MIN
    • Array
      MIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    FIND
    • Text
      FIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

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
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN