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SEQUENCE vs FILTER 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 typesSEQUENCEFILTERPMT- FinancialPMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSEQUENCE- CalculationSEQUENCE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
FILTER- ManipulationFILTER 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 functionSEQUENCE- ProgrammersSEQUENCE is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsSEQUENCE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsSEQUENCE is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
FILTER- Data AnalystsFILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
PMT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSEQUENCE- Dynamic Number SeriesSEQUENCE is known for Dynamic Number Series.
FILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSEQUENCE- Creates perfect arithmetic sequences
FILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSEQUENCE- Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users
FILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
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 effectivelySEQUENCEFILTERPMT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersSEQUENCE- NumberSEQUENCE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
PMT- 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
SEQUENCE- Microsoft 365SEQUENCE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
FILTER- Microsoft 365FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
PMT- Excel 2016PMT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013PMT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel 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
SEQUENCE- Excel OnlineSEQUENCE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
FILTER- Excel OnlineFILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
PMT- Web ExcelPMT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySEQUENCEFILTERPMTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSEQUENCE- NumberSEQUENCE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
FILTER- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
PMT- NumberPMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberPMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberPMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSEQUENCE- Automatic Sequence Generation
- Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Steps
- Generates Number Series
FILTER- Dynamic FilteringFunctions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria
- Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Output
- Returns Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Filtering
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSEQUENCE- Modern Excel Required
- Overflow Potential
- New Versions Only
- Limited Customization
FILTER- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Memory Intensive
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SEQUENCE
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options
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needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
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is more versatile than SEQUENCE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
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is more reliable than SEQUENCE
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is rated higher than SEQUENCE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
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is rated higher than SEQUENCE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is easier to use than SEQUENCE