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AVERAGEIFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Statistical

AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

AVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

AVERAGEIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Financial Professionals

AVERAGEIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

AVERAGEIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGEIFS is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

AVERAGEIFS was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Intermediate

AVERAGEIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

AVERAGEIFS runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

AVERAGEIFS runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

AVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

Excel Online

AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Flexible Criteria Selection

Multiple Condition Support

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly

Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria

Functions that handle multiple conditions efficiently

Versatile For Complex Analysis
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Complex Syntax

Limited Data Type Support

Functions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Numeric Values Only

Limited To Numerical Data Only

Requires Careful Range Selection