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PRODUCT vs FIND vs SEARCH
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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 typesPRODUCTFINDSEARCH- TextSEARCH belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPRODUCT- CalculationPRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
FIND- ManipulationFIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
SEARCH- ManipulationSEARCH 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 functionFor all*PRODUCTFINDSEARCH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
SEARCH- Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't
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 parametersPRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FIND- NumberFIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextFIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
SEARCHVersion 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 properlyPRODUCTFINDSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionPRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
FIND- TextFIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberFIND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
SEARCH- TextSEARCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPRODUCT- Handles Multiple ArgumentsFunctions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
- Array Compatible
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
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.
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to PRODUCT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
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performs better than PRODUCT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than PRODUCT
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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performs better than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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performs better than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than PRODUCT
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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is more reliable than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT
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is easier to use than PRODUCT
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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performs better than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers
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is easier to use than PRODUCT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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performs better than PRODUCT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is more versatile than PRODUCT
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performs better than PRODUCT
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is rated higher than PRODUCT