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MOD vs EXACT vs MID
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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 typesMODEXACT- TextEXACT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
MID- TextMID belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMOD- CalculationMOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
EXACTMID- ManipulationMID performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MODMID
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
EXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
EXACT- Used in password verification systems
MID- Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
EXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
MID- The middle child of text functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersMOD- NumberMOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
EXACTMIDVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyMODEXACTMIDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionMOD- NumberMOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
EXACT- TextEXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
MID- TextMID accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberMID accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
EXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
EXACT- Only Returns TRUE/FALSEFunctions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.
- No Partial Matching
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MOD
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than MOD
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is more versatile than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
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is easier to use than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is more versatile than MOD
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
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is more versatile than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is more versatile than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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is more versatile than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is more versatile than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than MOD
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is more versatile than MOD