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DCOUNT

Known for Database Operations

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

Database

DCOUNT belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

Calculation

DCOUNT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

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

Data Analysts

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

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

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 95

DCOUNT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

DCOUNT 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

Was created before SQL became popular
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The forgotten cousin of COUNT

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Advanced

DCOUNT has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

DCOUNT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Array

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

Range

DCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

Excel 2019

DCOUNT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 97

DCOUNT is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

DCOUNT runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

DCOUNT runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

3

DCOUNT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

DCOUNT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Text

DCOUNT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Criteria

DCOUNT accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Powerful Database Functionality

Specific Criteria Handling

Powerful For Database Operations

Flexible Criteria
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Complex Syntax

Limited Visibility

Limited To Database Ranges

Functions that only work with database-style ranges, limiting data structure options Click to see all.