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ROUND vs SUBSTITUTE vs PMT
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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 typesROUNDSUBSTITUTE- TextSUBSTITUTE belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
PMTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsROUND- CalculationROUND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
SUBSTITUTE- ManipulationSUBSTITUTE performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
PMT- CalculationPMT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionROUND- Data AnalystsROUND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
SUBSTITUTE- Data AnalystsSUBSTITUTE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffSUBSTITUTE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
PMT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
SUBSTITUTE- Replace Specific TextSUBSTITUTE is known for Replace Specific Text.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
SUBSTITUTE- Originally designed for mail merge operations
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
SUBSTITUTE- Find and replace's overachieving cousin
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDSUBSTITUTEPMT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersROUND- NumberROUND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
SUBSTITUTEPMT- NumberPMT accepts Number as input data. 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 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 properlyROUNDSUBSTITUTEPMTRequired 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
SUBSTITUTE- TextSUBSTITUTE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- TextSUBSTITUTE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
SUBSTITUTE- Multiple Replacements
- Case Sensitive
- Precise
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
SUBSTITUTE- Requires Exact Match
- Complex Syntax
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is more versatile than ROUND
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is more reliable than ROUND
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is rated higher than ROUND
CHOOSE
Known for Value Selection From List
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performs better than ROUND