SUM vs MAX vs ISBLANK
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SUM vs MAX vs ISBLANK

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    ISBLANK
    • Empty Cell Detection
      ISBLANK is known for Empty Cell Detection.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    ISBLANK
    • Originally designed to detect truly empty cells

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    ISBLANK
    • Sometimes mistakes spaces for emptiness

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    ISBLANK
    • Boolean
      ISBLANK accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values

  • 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
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    SUM
    • Excel 2013
      SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    ISBLANK
    • Excel 2013
      ISBLANK 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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      SUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      SUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    MAX
    • Number
      MAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    ISBLANK
    • Range
      ISBLANK accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
⚙ performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
⚙ performs better than SUM
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
⚙ performs better than SUM
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter
⚙ performs better than SUM
🛠 is more reliable than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
⚙ performs better than SUM
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
📈 is more versatile than SUM