105 Excel Functions better than DVARP
Categories- Function Category 📊TextOperation Type 🔧ConversionRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Easy Formatting, Professional Output and ConsistentCons ❌Limited Currency Options & Fixed Format
- Function Category 📊LogicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Prevents Formula Errors, Clean Presentation, Easy To Implement and Clear Error MessagesCons ❌Can Mask Real Errors, Binary Output Only, Limited Flexibility and Only Handles Errors
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Easy To Understand & Reliable ResultsCons ❌Array Size Limitations & Static Ranking
- Function Category 📊Date & TimeOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Flexible Weekend Definition & Holiday SupportCons ❌Complex Parameter Setup & Regional Limitations
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧AggregationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Easy Conditional Counting, Flexible Criteria, Simple To Use and EfficientCons ❌Limited To Single Condition, Case Sensitive and Limited Criteria Options
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Flexible Criteria Selection, Multiple Condition Support, Easy To Understand, Multiple Conditions Support, Flexible Range Selection, Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria and Versatile For Complex AnalysisCons ❌Complex Syntax, Limited Data Type Support, Can Be Slow With Large Datasets, Limited To Numeric Values Only, Limited To Numerical Data Only and Requires Careful Range Selection
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Flexible Matching, Works With INDEX, Versatile Search and FastCons ❌Requires Sorted Data, Complex Syntax and Requires Exact Matches
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Multiple Conditions, Accurate Calculations, Flexible For Multiple Criteria, Handles Large Datasets, Easy To Understand, Multiple Conditions Support, Accurate Results, Flexible, Versatile Conditional Summing, Supports Multiple Criteria, Powerful For Multiple Criteria and Flexible ConditionsCons ❌Complex For Beginners, Needs Sorted Data, Complex Syntax For Beginners, Limited To Sum Operations, Performance Issues With Large Ranges, Cannot Use OR Conditions, Complex Syntax, Can Be Slow With Large Datasets, Limited To Sum Operation Only and Requires Sorted Data
- Function Category 📊FinancialOperation Type 🔧InformationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Real-Time Data, Historical Prices, Automatic Updates and Comprehensive InfoCons ❌Subscription Required & Internet Dependent
- Function Category 📊TextOperation Type 🔧ManipulationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Precise Text Extraction & Simple ParametersCons ❌Fixed Length Extraction Only & Starts Counting At 1
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Statistical Accuracy, Trend Analysis, Professional, Scientific Prediction and Based On Historical DataCons ❌Assumes Linear Relationship, Complex Setup and Sensitive To Outliers
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧AggregationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Powerful Database Calculations & Complex Criteria SupportCons ❌Complicated Syntax & Requires Database Structure
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Easy To Use, Versatile For Filtering Sums and Clear SyntaxCons ❌Limited To Single Condition & Can Be Slow With Large Datasets
- Function Category 📊Date & TimeOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Consistent Week Numbering & Multiple Systems SupportCons ❌Different Week Counting Systems & Regional Variations
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢~Pros ✅No Arguments Needed & Dynamic UpdatesCons ❌Not Truly Random & Changes Frequently
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢4Pros ✅Powerful Search Capability, Flexible Matching, Powerful Search and Common In BusinessCons ❌Left To Right Only, Can Be Slow With Large Datasets, Right-Only Search and Can Be Slow
- Function Category 📊TextOperation Type 🔧ConversionRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Unique Conversion, Educational Value and InterestingCons ❌Limited Practical Use & Maximum Value Limit
- Function Category 📊Date & TimeOperation Type 🔧ConversionRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Simple Date Conversion & Format FlexibleCons ❌Region Format Dependent & Text Must Be Recognizable Date
- Function Category 📊TextOperation Type 🔧ManipulationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Case Insensitive, Flexible Search Options and Returns PositionCons ❌Cannot Handle Complex Patterns & Limited Functionality
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Powerful Database Functionality, Specific Criteria Handling, Powerful For Database Operations and Flexible CriteriaCons ❌Complex Syntax, Limited Visibility and Limited To Database Ranges
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Efficient With Large Datasets, Reliable Results, Excellent For Database Analysis and Flexible CriteriaCons ❌Complex Syntax, Database Structure Dependent and Limited To Database Ranges
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Advanced Statistics, Precise Calculations and ProfessionalCons ❌Complex For Beginners & Specific Use Case
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Database Specific Operations, Criteria Flexibility, Precise Database Filtering and Reliable ResultsCons ❌Requires Database Structure, Limited Use Cases, Requires Structured Data and Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢4Pros ✅Flexible Horizontal Search & Good For Wide DatasetsCons ❌Limited To Horizontal Data & Less Common Than VLOOKUP
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Statistical Accuracy, Database Filtering, Accurate Statistical Measure and Database FriendlyCons ❌Complex Implementation, Limited Use Cases, Limited Application and Complex Setup
Facts about Excel Functions better than DVARP
- DOLLAR belongs to the Text category. DOLLAR performs Conversion operations. DOLLAR needs 1 required arguments
- IFERROR belongs to the Logical category. IFERROR performs Calculation operations. IFERROR needs 2 required arguments
- SMALL belongs to the Statistical category. SMALL performs Calculation operations. SMALL needs 2 required arguments
- NETWORKDAYS.INTL belongs to the Date & Time category. NETWORKDAYS.INTL performs Calculation operations. NETWORKDAYS.INTL needs 2 required arguments
- COUNTIF belongs to the Statistical category. COUNTIF performs Aggregation operations. COUNTIF needs 2 required arguments
- AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. AVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments
- MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. MATCH performs Retrieval operations. MATCH needs 3 required arguments
- SUMIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. SUMIFS needs 3 required arguments
- STOCKHISTORY belongs to the Financial category. STOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. STOCKHISTORY needs 2 required arguments
- MID belongs to the Text category. MID performs Manipulation operations. MID needs 3 required arguments
- FORECAST belongs to the Statistical category. FORECAST performs Calculation operations. FORECAST needs 3 required arguments
- DSUM belongs to the Database category. DSUM performs Aggregation operations. DSUM needs 3 required arguments
- SUMIF belongs to the Mathematical category. SUMIF performs Calculation operations. SUMIF needs 2 required arguments
- WEEKNUM belongs to the Date & Time category. WEEKNUM performs Calculation operations. WEEKNUM needs 1 required arguments
- RAND belongs to the Mathematical category. RAND performs Calculation operations. RAND needs required arguments
- VLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. VLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. VLOOKUP needs 4 required arguments
- ROMAN belongs to the Text category. ROMAN performs Conversion operations. ROMAN needs 1 required arguments
- DATEVALUE belongs to the Date & Time category. DATEVALUE performs Conversion operations. DATEVALUE needs 1 required arguments
- SEARCH belongs to the Text category. SEARCH performs Manipulation operations. SEARCH needs 2 required arguments
- DCOUNT belongs to the Database category. DCOUNT performs Calculation operations. DCOUNT needs 3 required arguments
- DMAX belongs to the Database category. DMAX performs Calculation operations. DMAX needs 3 required arguments
- KURT belongs to the Statistical category. KURT performs Calculation operations. KURT needs 1 required arguments
- DMIN belongs to the Database category. DMIN performs Calculation operations. DMIN needs 3 required arguments
- HLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. HLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. HLOOKUP needs 4 required arguments
- DSTDEV belongs to the Statistical category. DSTDEV performs Calculation operations. DSTDEV needs 3 required arguments