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PRODUCT

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

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

Mathematical

PRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

Calculation

PRODUCT 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

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

Scientists

PRODUCT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Mathematical Operations

PRODUCT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

PRODUCT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

PRODUCT 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 multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Simple

PRODUCT 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

PRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

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

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

PRODUCT 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

PRODUCT runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

PRODUCT runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

PRODUCT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

PRODUCT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

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

Array

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously

Array Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication