MAX vs OR vs EXACT
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MAX vs OR vs EXACT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    OR
    • Any Condition Check
      OR is known for Any Condition Check.
    EXACT
    • Case-Sensitive Comparison
      EXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    OR
    • Popular in conditional formatting
    EXACT
    • Used in password verification systems

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    OR
    • The function that settles for any truth
    EXACT
    • The function with OCD for spelling

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    OR
    • Boolean
      OR accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    EXACT

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    OR
    • Excel 2013
      OR is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    EXACT
    • Excel 2013
      EXACT 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
    For all*
    • 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
    MAX
    OR
    EXACT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    OR
    • Boolean
      OR accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    • Range
      OR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    EXACT
    • Text
      EXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
AND
Known for Multiple Condition Check
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than OR
📈 is more versatile than OR
⭐ is rated higher than OR
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
📊 is easier to use than OR
⚙ performs better than OR
🛠 is more reliable than OR
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than OR
CHOOSE
Known for Value Selection From List
📊 is easier to use than OR
⚙ performs better than OR
⭐ is rated higher than OR
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than OR
📈 is more versatile than OR
⭐ is rated higher than OR
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention