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LARGE

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

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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

LARGE 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

LARGE 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

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

Statisticians

LARGE is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Statistical Analysis

LARGE 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 97

LARGE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

LARGE 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

Popular in sports statistics
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function for people who think being average isn't good enough

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Simple

LARGE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

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

Array

LARGE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data 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

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

Excel 2016

LARGE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

LARGE runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

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

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

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

Range

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Simple To Use

Flexible Ranking
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Array Size Limitations

Not Dynamic