Compact mode
POWER vs MOD vs PRODUCT
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPOWER- ScientistsPOWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- EngineersPOWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
MOD- Data AnalystsMOD is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- EngineersMOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
PRODUCT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPOWER- Exponential CalculationsPOWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
MOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPOWER- More efficient than using multiplication operators
MOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPOWER- The function that makes numbers feel superior
MOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
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 parametersFor all*- NumberExcel 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.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 properlyPOWERMODPRODUCTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
PRODUCT- ArrayPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPOWER- Precise Power Calculations
- Handles Large Numbers
MOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
PRODUCT- Handles Multiple ArgumentsFunctions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
- Array Compatible
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPOWER- Can Return Errors With Very Large NumbersFunctions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.
- Limited To Real Numbers
MOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to POWER
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
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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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
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is more versatile than MOD
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is rated higher than MOD
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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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
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than MOD
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is more versatile than MOD
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
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is more versatile than MOD