SUM vs TRANSPOSE vs ISBLANK
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SUM vs TRANSPOSE 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.
    TRANSPOSE
    • Converting Row Data To Columns
      TRANSPOSE is known for Converting Row Data To Columns.
    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
    TRANSPOSE
    • Originally designed for matrix operations
    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
    TRANSPOSE
    • The function that helps you do yoga with your data
    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
    TRANSPOSE
    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
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    SUM
    • 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

  • 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
    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

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    For all*
    • Easy To Use
    SUM
    • Widely Recognized
    • Versatile
    • Fast Calculation
    TRANSPOSE
    • Visual Data Restructuring
    ISBLANK
    • Reliable For Data Validation
    • Simple Syntax

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Limited To Numbers Only
    • Cannot Handle Text
    • No Text Handling
    TRANSPOSE
    • Must Be Entered As Array Formula
    • Size Limitations
    ISBLANK
    • Limited To Cell Emptiness Only
    • Cannot Detect Whitespace

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
⚙ performs better than TRANSPOSE
🛠 is more reliable than TRANSPOSE
⭐ is rated higher than TRANSPOSE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TRANSPOSE
📈 is more versatile than TRANSPOSE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
⚙ performs better than TRANSPOSE
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
⚙ performs better than TRANSPOSE
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
⚙ performs better than TRANSPOSE
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
⚙ performs better than TRANSPOSE
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
⚙ performs better than TRANSPOSE
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TRANSPOSE