MAX vs PMT vs FACT
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MAX vs PMT vs FACT

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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.
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    FACT
    • Calculate Factorials
      FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    FACT
    • Essential for probability calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    FACT
    • The most excitable function in Excel!

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      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
    PMT
    • Excel 2013
      PMT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    FACT
    • Excel 2013
      FACT 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
    PMT
    FACT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    MAX
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📈 is more versatile than PMT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than PMT
📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
📊 is easier to use than PMT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than PMT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
📊 is easier to use than PMT
🛠 is more reliable than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT