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SEQUENCE vs FILTER vs INDEX

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

SEQUENCE

Mathematical

SEQUENCE belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

FILTER

Database

FILTER belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

INDEX

Lookup & Reference

INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

SEQUENCE

Calculation

SEQUENCE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

FILTER

Manipulation

FILTER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

INDEX

Retrieval

INDEX performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

SEQUENCE

Programmers

SEQUENCE is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

Scientists

SEQUENCE is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

FILTER

Scientists

FILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Business Managers

FILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

INDEX

Financial Professionals

INDEX is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Data Analysis

SEQUENCE is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

FILTER

Data Analysis

FILTER is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

INDEX

Data Lookup

INDEX is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Dynamic Number Series

SEQUENCE is known for Dynamic Number Series.

FILTER

Advanced Filtering

FILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.

INDEX

Advanced Data Retrieval

INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Excel 2019

SEQUENCE was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

FILTER

Excel 2019

FILTER was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.

INDEX

Excel 3.0

INDEX was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Creates perfect arithmetic sequences

FILTER

Revolutionized Excel data filtering

INDEX

Often used with MATCH function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users

FILTER

The Marie Kondo of Excel functions

INDEX

The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

SEQUENCE

Number

SEQUENCE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

FILTER

Array

FILTER accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

FILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

INDEX

Array

INDEX accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

INDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
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

Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

INDEX

Excel 2016

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Excel Online

INDEX is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
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

SEQUENCE

Excel Online

SEQUENCE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

FILTER

Excel Online

FILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

Web Excel

FILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

INDEX

Web Excel

INDEX runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SEQUENCE

1

SEQUENCE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FILTER

2

FILTER needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

INDEX

3

INDEX needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

SEQUENCE

Number

SEQUENCE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

FILTER

Range

FILTER accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Array

FILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Boolean

FILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

INDEX

Array

INDEX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Number

INDEX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Automatic Sequence Generation

Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Steps

Generates Number Series

FILTER

Dynamic Filtering

Functions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria

Multiple Criteria

Flexible Output

Returns Dynamic Arrays

Flexible Filtering

INDEX

Powerful With MATCH

Excel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities

Flexible Lookup

Excel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching

Very Flexible

Fast Performance

Powerful

Powerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation

Flexible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SEQUENCE

Modern Excel Required

Overflow Potential

New Versions Only

Limited Customization

FILTER

Requires Modern Excel

Functions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.

Complex For Beginners

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Memory Intensive

INDEX

Complex Syntax

Requires Understanding

Complex For Beginners

Requires Understanding Of Arrays

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