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MODE vs VLOOKUP vs LOOKUP
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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 typesMODE- StatisticalMODE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
VLOOKUPLOOKUPOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMODE- CalculationMODE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
VLOOKUP- RetrievalVLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
LOOKUP- RetrievalLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MODEVLOOKUP- Business ManagersVLOOKUP is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffVLOOKUP is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
LOOKUPPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionMODEVLOOKUP- Data LookupVLOOKUP is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.
- Data AnalysisVLOOKUP is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
LOOKUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMODE- Finding Most Frequent ValueMODE is known for Finding Most Frequent Value.
VLOOKUP- Vertical Data SearchVLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
LOOKUP- Simple Vertical And Horizontal LookupsLOOKUP is known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMODE- One of the original statistical functions
VLOOKUP- Often confused with HLOOKUP
LOOKUP- Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMODE- Finds the popularity contest winner in your data
VLOOKUP- The function everyone pretends to understand
LOOKUP- Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues
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
MODEVLOOKUPLOOKUPVersion 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
VLOOKUP- Microsoft 365VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineVLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
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 properlyMODEVLOOKUPLOOKUPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionMODE- NumberMODE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayMODE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
VLOOKUP- RangeVLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextVLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberVLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- BooleanVLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
LOOKUP- ArrayLOOKUP accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- RangeLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMODE- Easy Statistical Analysis
- Quick Results
- Reliable
VLOOKUP- Powerful Search Capability
- Flexible Matching
- Powerful Search
- Common In Business
LOOKUP- Simple To Understand
- Works With Sorted Data
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMODE- Only Works With Numbers
- Limited To Single Mode
VLOOKUP- Left To Right Only
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Right-Only SearchFunctions that can only search from right to left in text Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow
LOOKUP- Limited To One-Way Lookups
- Requires Sorted Data
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MODE
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness
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is more reliable than MODE
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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needs fewer arguments than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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is more reliable than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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is easier to use than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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performs better than MODE
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is more reliable than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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performs better than MODE
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is more reliable than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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needs fewer arguments than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is easier to use than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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is more reliable than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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is more reliable than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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needs fewer arguments than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than MODE
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is more versatile than MODE
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is more reliable than MODE
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is rated higher than MODE