SUM vs TRANSPOSE vs MAXIFS
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SUM vs TRANSPOSE vs MAXIFS

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.
    TRANSPOSE
    • Converting Row Data To Columns
      TRANSPOSE is known for Converting Row Data To Columns.
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Max
      MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    TRANSPOSE
    • Originally designed for matrix operations
    MAXIFS
    • Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    TRANSPOSE
    • The function that helps you do yoga with your data
    MAXIFS
    • Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi

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
    TRANSPOSE
    MAXIFS
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    SUM
    • Excel 2019
      SUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • 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
    TRANSPOSE
    • Excel 2019
      TRANSPOSE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      TRANSPOSE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    MAXIFS
    • Microsoft 365
      MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 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
    SUM
    • Web Excel
      SUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    TRANSPOSE
    • Web Excel
      TRANSPOSE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      SUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    TRANSPOSE
    • Array
      TRANSPOSE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    MAXIFS
    • Text
      MAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      MAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
performs better than SUM
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
performs better than SUM
🛠 is more reliable than SUM
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
performs better than SUM