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SUMIF

Known for Conditional Sum 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

SUMIF 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

SUMIF 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

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

Financial Professionals

SUMIF is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

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

Conditional Logic

SUMIF is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 95

SUMIF 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

SUMIF 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

Originally created for financial reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Intermediate

SUMIF 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

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

Array

SUMIF 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

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

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

SUMIF 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

SUMIF runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

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

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

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

Range

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Easy To Use

Versatile For Filtering Sums

Excel functions that excel at calculating sums with various filtering options

Clear Syntax
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited To Single Condition

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.