OR vs IFS vs SUMIF
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OR vs IFS vs SUMIF

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Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    OR
    • Any Condition Check
      OR is known for Any Condition Check.
    IFS
    • Multiple Condition Handling
      IFS is known for Multiple Condition Handling.
    SUMIF
    • Conditional Sum Calculations
      SUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    OR
    • Popular in conditional formatting
    IFS
    • Replaced nested IF statements
    SUMIF
    • Originally created for financial reporting

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    OR
    • The function that settles for any truth
    IFS
    • Like a traffic controller for logical conditions
    SUMIF
    • Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    OR
    • Boolean
      OR accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    IFS
    • Boolean
      IFS accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
    SUMIF

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    OR
    • Excel 2019
      OR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      OR is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    IFS
    • Microsoft 365
      IFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    SUMIF
    • Excel 2019
      SUMIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      SUMIF 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
    OR
    • Web Excel
      OR runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    IFS
    • Excel Online
      IFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

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

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

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