OFFSET Excel Function
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OFFSET

Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation

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Basic Classification

  • Function Category 📊
    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    • Lookup & Reference
      OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    • Retrieval
      OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

    Facts

    • Interesting Fact 💡
      Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
      • Essential for dynamic charts

    • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
      Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
      • The parkour artist of Excel functions

    Technical Details

    • Input Data Type 📝
      Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
      • Range
        OFFSET 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
        OFFSET is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
      • Excel 2016
        OFFSET is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
      • Excel 2013
        OFFSET 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
        OFFSET runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
      • MacOS
        OFFSET runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

    • Required Arguments Count 🔢
      Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

    • Required Arguments Type 📊
      The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
      • Range
        OFFSET accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
      • Number
        OFFSET accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

    Evaluation

    • Pros ✅
      Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
      • Flexible Range Selection
        Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly
      • Dynamic References
        Functions that can automatically adjust cell references based on changes

    • Cons ❌
      Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
      • Volatile Calculation
      • Complex Syntax
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    Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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    INDEX
    Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
    📊 is easier to use than OFFSET
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    MATCH
    Known for Position Finding
    📊 is easier to use than OFFSET
    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
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    VLOOKUP
    Known for Vertical Data Search
    🔢 needs fewer arguments than OFFSET
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    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
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    DSUM
    Known for Database Sum Operations
    📊 is easier to use than OFFSET
    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
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    LOOKUP
    Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
    📊 is easier to use than OFFSET
    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
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    DMAX
    Known for Database Max Value
    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
    🛠 is more reliable than OFFSET
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    DMIN
    Known for Database Min Value
    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
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    PMT
    Known for Calculate Loan Payments
    📊 is easier to use than OFFSET
    ⚙ performs better than OFFSET
    🛠 is more reliable than OFFSET
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    FAQ about OFFSET