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POWER vs INT vs ISNA
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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 typesPOWERINTISNA- InformationISNA belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPOWER- CalculationPOWER performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
INTISNA
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPOWER- ScientistsPOWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- EngineersPOWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
INT- Data AnalystsINT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- EngineersINT is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
ISNA
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPOWER- Exponential CalculationsPOWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
INT- Rounding Down To IntegersINT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.
ISNA- Error Checking For #N/A ValuesISNA is known for Error Checking For #N/A Values.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPOWER- More efficient than using multiplication operators
INT- Always rounds toward zero
ISNA- Originally created to handle lookup function errors
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPOWER- The function that makes numbers feel superior
INT- The function that hates decimal points
ISNA- The function that asks 'Is it not available or just hiding?'
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersPOWER- NumberPOWER accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
INT- NumberINT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
ISNAVersion 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 properlyPOWERINTISNARequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionPOWER- NumberPOWER accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
INT- NumberINT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
ISNA- ErrorISNA accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPOWER- Precise Power Calculations
- Handles Large Numbers
INT- Simple Integer Conversion
- Consistent Results
ISNA- Simple Error DetectionExcel functions with simple error detection quickly identify and handle calculation issues
- Prevents Formula CrashesExcel functions with crash prevention maintain worksheet stability during complex calculations
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPOWER- Can Return Errors With Very Large NumbersFunctions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.
- Limited To Real Numbers
INT- Only Rounds Down
- No Rounding Options
ISNA
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to POWER
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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performs better than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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performs better than POWER
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than POWER
📈
is more versatile than POWER
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performs better than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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performs better than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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performs better than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
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performs better than POWER