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UNIQUE

Known for Duplicate Removal

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

Database

UNIQUE belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

Aggregation

UNIQUE 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

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

Business Managers

UNIQUE is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

Administrative Staff

UNIQUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

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

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2019

UNIQUE was created in Excel 2019. Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

UNIQUE 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

First array-based duplicate remover
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Intermediate

UNIQUE 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

Array

UNIQUE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

UNIQUE 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

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

Microsoft 365

UNIQUE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

UNIQUE runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

UNIQUE runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Excel Online

UNIQUE runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Range

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Removes Duplicates Automatically

Excel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently

Dynamic Results

Functions that automatically update results when source data changes

Simple Syntax

Automatically Updates

Functions that dynamically update results based on data changes
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Requires Latest Excel Versions

Array Spillover Needs Space

Limited To Newer Versions

Single Operation

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

9

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

8.5

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

9

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

9.5

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

9

The overall score for UNIQUE is 9. Click to see all.

Alternatives to UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Sorting

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

Known for Advanced Filtering

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

Known for Modern Text Joining

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE

⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Array Support

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

⭐ is rated higher than UNIQUE

Known for Dynamic Number Series

📈 is more versatile than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

Known for Database Sum Operations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than UNIQUE

Known for Empty Cell Counter

📊 is easier to use than UNIQUE

⚙ performs better than UNIQUE

🛠 is more reliable than UNIQUE

FAQ about UNIQUE