PMT vs FACT vs ROMAN
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PMT vs FACT vs ROMAN

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    FACT
    • Calculate Factorials
      FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.
    ROMAN
    • Convert To Roman Numerals
      ROMAN is known for Convert To Roman Numerals.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    FACT
    • Essential for probability calculations
    ROMAN
    • Originally added for academic purposes
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    FACT
    • The most excitable function in Excel!
    ROMAN
    • The function Caesar would have used

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
    • 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 Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Accurate Calculations
    • Industry Standard
      Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
    • Reliable
    FACT
    • Simple To Use
    • Fast Calculations
    • Accurate
    ROMAN
    • Unique Conversion
      Excel functions that efficiently convert data types while maintaining unique values
    • Educational Value
    • Interesting
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    PMT
    • Negative Number Output
    • Complex Parameters
    FACT
    • Limited To Integers
    • Maximum Value Restrictions
    ROMAN
    • Limited Practical Use
    • Maximum Value Limit

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to PMT
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
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