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DGET

Known for Single Value Retrieval

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

DGET 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

Retrieval

DGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context

For whom 👥

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

Data Analysts

DGET 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

DGET 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

DGET 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

DGET 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 intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The needle in the haystack finder

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Advanced

DGET 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

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

Array

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

Range

DGET 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 2019

DGET is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 97

DGET is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

DGET runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

DGET runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

3

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

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

Text

DGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Criteria

DGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Precise Data Extraction

Excel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information

Criteria Filtering

Precise Single Value Extraction

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Single Result Only

Functions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.

Complex Setup

Returns Error If Multiple Matches