SEQUENCE vs PMT vs FACT
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SEQUENCE vs PMT vs FACT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

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.
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    FACT
    • Calculate Factorials
      FACT is known for Calculate Factorials.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SEQUENCE
    • Creates perfect arithmetic sequences
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    FACT
    • Essential for probability calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SEQUENCE
    • Like counting sheep but for insomnia-free Excel users
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    FACT
    • The most excitable function in Excel!

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      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 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    SEQUENCE
    • Microsoft 365
      SEQUENCE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    PMT
    • Excel 2016
      PMT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      PMT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    FACT
    • Excel 2016
      FACT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      FACT 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 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
    PMT
    • Web Excel
      PMT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    FACT
    • Web Excel
      FACT 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
    PMT
    FACT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      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
    PMT
    • Accurate Calculations
    • Industry Standard
      Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
    • Reliable
    FACT
    • Simple To Use
    • Fast Calculations
    • Accurate

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SEQUENCE
    • Modern Excel Required
    • Overflow Potential
    • New Versions Only
    • Limited Customization
    PMT
    • Negative Number Output
    • Complex Parameters
    FACT
    • Limited To Integers
    • Maximum Value Restrictions

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SEQUENCE
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
📈 is more versatile than SEQUENCE
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
🛠 is more reliable than SEQUENCE
⭐ is rated higher than SEQUENCE
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
📈 is more versatile than SEQUENCE
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEQUENCE
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
⭐ is rated higher than SEQUENCE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SEQUENCE