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MAX vs OR vs MOD

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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

MAX

Mathematical

MAX belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

OR

Logical

OR belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.

MOD

Mathematical

MOD belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

MAX

Calculation

MAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

OR

Comparison

OR performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

MOD

Calculation

MOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

MAX

Scientists

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

OR

Programmers

OR is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

MOD

Engineers

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

MAX

Data Analysis

MAX is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

OR

Conditional Logic

OR is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

MOD

Mathematical Operations

MOD is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

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.

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

MAX

Works with arrays since Excel inception

OR

Popular in conditional formatting

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
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

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

For all*

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

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

MOD

Number

MOD accepts Number as input data. 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.

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

MOD

Excel 2013

MOD 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

1

MAX needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

OR

2

OR needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
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

MOD

Number

MOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs