17 Excel Functions more versatile than UNIQUE
Categories- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅More Flexible Than VLOOKUP, Can Search Both Ways, Better Performance and Column IndependentCons ❌Requires Two Functions, Steeper Learning Curve and Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Versatile Calculation Options & Ignores ErrorsCons ❌Complex Parameter Requirements & Steep Learning Curve
- Function Category 📊LogicalOperation Type 🔧ComparisonRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Simple Logic Implementation, Versatile, Flexible and Easy To UnderstandCons ❌Nested IFs Can Be Complex, Limited Conditions and Nested IFs Get Complex
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Dynamic Array Support, Handles Errors Gracefully and Bi-Directional LookupCons ❌Complex Syntax For Beginners, Limited Backward Compatibility, Not Available In Older Versions and Complex For Beginners
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧ManipulationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Dynamic Filtering, Multiple Criteria, Flexible Output, Returns Dynamic Arrays and Flexible FilteringCons ❌Requires Modern Excel, Complex For Beginners, Requires Latest Excel Versions and Memory Intensive
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Flexible Criteria Options, Multiple Conditions, Easy To Use, Handles Multiple Criteria and FlexibleCons ❌Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria, Performance Issues With Large Datasets, Limited To Equal Conditions Only and Case Sensitive
- Function Category 📊EngineeringOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Reusable Code, Custom Functions, Recursive Capability, Reusable Custom Functions and Reduces ComplexityCons ❌Steep Learning Curve, Modern Excel Only, Recent Addition and Advanced Concept
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Powerful With MATCH, Flexible Lookup, Very Flexible, Fast Performance, Powerful and FlexibleCons ❌Complex Syntax, Requires Understanding, Complex For Beginners, Requires Understanding Of Arrays and Learning Curve
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Powerful For Array Calculations, Handles Multiple Arrays, Powerful Array Handling and FlexibleCons ❌Complex Syntax For Beginners, Limited To Numeric Data, Complex Syntax and Performance Intensive
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Automatic Sequence Generation, Dynamic Arrays, Flexible Steps and Generates Number SeriesCons ❌Modern Excel Required, Overflow Potential, New Versions Only and Limited Customization
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧ManipulationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Automatic Sorting, Dynamic Results, Multiple Columns and Automatic UpdatesCons ❌Requires Modern Excel, Space Requirements and Resource Intensive
- Function Category 📊LogicalOperation Type 🔧ComparisonRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Multiple Condition Support, Clean Syntax and Logical FlowCons ❌All Conditions Must Be Specified & Order Sensitive
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧AggregationRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Ignores Hidden Rows & Multiple FunctionsCons ❌Function Code Memorization & Limited Operations
- 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 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Flexible Range Selection & Dynamic ReferencesCons ❌Volatile Calculation & Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Flexible Referencing & Dynamic Range SelectionCons ❌Performance Intensive & Complex Syntax
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Facts about Excel Functions more versatile than UNIQUE
- INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. INDEX_MATCH needs 3 required arguments
- AGGREGATE belongs to the Mathematical category. AGGREGATE performs Calculation operations. AGGREGATE needs 3 required arguments
- IF belongs to the Logical category. IF performs Comparison operations. IF needs 3 required arguments
- XLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. XLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. XLOOKUP needs 3 required arguments
- FILTER belongs to the Database category. FILTER performs Manipulation operations. FILTER needs 2 required arguments
- COUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. COUNTIFS performs Calculation operations. COUNTIFS needs 2 required arguments
- LAMBDA belongs to the Engineering category. LAMBDA performs Calculation operations. LAMBDA needs 1 required arguments
- INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. INDEX performs Retrieval operations. INDEX needs 3 required arguments
- SUMPRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. SUMPRODUCT performs Calculation operations. SUMPRODUCT needs 2 required arguments
- SEQUENCE belongs to the Mathematical category. SEQUENCE performs Calculation operations. SEQUENCE needs 1 required arguments
- SORT belongs to the Database category. SORT performs Manipulation operations. SORT needs 1 required arguments
- IFS belongs to the Logical category. IFS performs Comparison operations. IFS needs 2 required arguments
- SUBTOTAL belongs to the Mathematical category. SUBTOTAL performs Aggregation operations. SUBTOTAL needs 2 required arguments
- VLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. VLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. VLOOKUP needs 4 required arguments
- OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. OFFSET needs 3 required arguments
- INDIRECT belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. INDIRECT performs Retrieval operations. INDIRECT needs 1 required arguments