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MOD vs ROUNDUP vs FACT

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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

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Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations
Operation Type 🔧

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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

MOD

Data Analysts

MOD is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Engineers

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

ROUNDUP

Students

ROUNDUP is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

Business Managers

ROUNDUP is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

FACT

Students

FACT is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

Scientists

FACT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Mathematical Operations

Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

ROUNDUP

Ceiling Rounding

ROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.

FACT

Calculate Factorials

FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

MOD

Excel 2.0

MOD was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

Excel 2.0

ROUNDUP was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

FACT

Excel 3.0

FACT 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

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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

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

ROUNDUP

Originally Designed for Financial Calculations

FACT

Essential for probability calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

ROUNDUP

When Optimists Do Math

FACT

The most excitable function in Excel!

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

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
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

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

MOD

Web Excel

MOD runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

FACT

Web Excel

FACT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

2

ROUNDUP needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

FACT

1

FACT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

ROUNDUP

Simple To Use

Consistent Results

FACT

Simple To Use

Fast Calculations

Accurate
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

ROUNDUP

Limited Decimal Control

Can Create Precision Issues

Functions that may introduce rounding or accuracy issues in calculations Click to see all.

FACT

Limited To Integers

Maximum Value Restrictions

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

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9
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

MOD

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

FACT

5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

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9.5
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

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9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

MOD

8.6

The overall score for MOD is 8.6. Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

8.6

The overall score for ROUNDUP is 8.6. Click to see all.

FACT

8.3

The overall score for FACT is 8.3. Click to see all.

Alternatives to MOD

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Exponential Calculations

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📈 is more versatile than MOD

⭐ is rated higher than MOD

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

📈 is more versatile than MOD

Known for Generate Random Numbers

📊 is easier to use than MOD

📈 is more versatile than MOD