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PMT vs MOD vs FIND
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesPMTMODFINDOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPMT- CalculationPMT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
MOD- CalculationMOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
FIND- ManipulationFIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPMT- Financial ProfessionalsPMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsPMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
MOD- Data AnalystsMOD is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- EngineersMOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
FIND
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
MOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPMT- Most used function in banking industry
MOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
MOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyPMTMODFIND
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FINDVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyPMTMODFINDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
FIND- TextFIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
- Reliable
MOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
MOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to PMT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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is more versatile than PMT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than PMT
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is more versatile than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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is easier to use than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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is easier to use than PMT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is easier to use than PMT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is easier to use than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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is easier to use than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
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is easier to use than PMT
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is more reliable than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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is more versatile than PMT
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is rated higher than PMT