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SUBTOTAL

Known for Filtered Data Calculations

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

SUBTOTAL 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

Aggregation

SUBTOTAL performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

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

Data Analysts

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

Accountants

SUBTOTAL is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

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

Data Aggregation

SUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 97

SUBTOTAL 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

SUBTOTAL 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 Perform 11 Different Operations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Intermediate

SUBTOTAL has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

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

Array

SUBTOTAL 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

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

Excel 2016

SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

SUBTOTAL runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

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

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

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

Array

SUBTOTAL 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

Ignores Hidden Rows

Multiple Functions
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Function Code Memorization

Limited Operations

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

8

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

9

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

8.6

The overall score for SUBTOTAL is 8.6. Click to see all.

Alternatives to SUBTOTAL

Known for Counting With Conditions

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📈 is more versatile than SUBTOTAL

⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL

Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations

📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL

⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL

🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL

⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL

Known for Conditional Sum Calculations

📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL

Known for Multiple Criteria Max

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL

⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL

🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL

⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL

🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL

⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL

FAQ about SUBTOTAL