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SUBTOTAL vs LET vs LARGE
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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 typesSUBTOTALLETLARGEOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUBTOTALLETLARGE
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUBTOTALLETLARGEPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Data AnalysisSUBTOTAL is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
LETLARGE
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
LET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
LARGE- Finding Nth Largest ValueLARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
LET- Enables functional programming in Excel
LARGE- Popular in sports statistics
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
LET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
LARGE- The function for people who think being average isn't good enough
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUBTOTALLETLARGE
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*SUBTOTALLET- TextLET accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- BooleanLET accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.
LARGEVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.SUBTOTAL- Excel 2019SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
LETLARGE- Excel 2019LARGE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016LARGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSUBTOTAL- NumberSUBTOTAL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArraySUBTOTAL accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
LET- TextLET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- ArrayLET accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
LARGE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Ignores Hidden Rows
- Multiple Functions
LET- Improves Formula Readability
- Reduces Calculation OverheadExcel functions optimized for reduced calculation overhead improve spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
LARGE- Simple To Use
- Flexible Ranking
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
LET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
LARGE- Array Size Limitations
- Not Dynamic
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUBTOTAL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL