Function Release Timeline
Categories- Excel 95: Functions that came with Excel 95 release
- Excel 97: Functions first available in Excel 97 version
- Excel 2002: Functions that debuted in Excel 2002 version
- Excel 2019: Functions introduced in Excel 2019 release
- Excel 365: Functions available in Excel 365 subscription
- Excel 4.0: Functions introduced in Excel 4.0 version
- Excel 2000: Functions first released with Excel 2000 version
- Excel 2007: Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release
- Excel 2016: Functions that came with Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013: Functions added in the Excel 2013 release
- Excel 3.0: Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version
- Excel 2.0: Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
- Excel 2003: Functions initially released in Excel 2003 version
- Excel 2010: Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version
- Excel 2021: Functions released with Excel 2021 version
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- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Simple To Use, Fast Calculations and AccurateCons ❌Limited To Integers & Maximum Value Restrictions
- 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 📊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 📊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 📊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 🔢3Pros ✅Statistical Accuracy, Trend Analysis, Professional, Scientific Prediction and Based On Historical DataCons ❌Assumes Linear Relationship, Complex Setup and Sensitive To Outliers
- 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 📊Date & TimeOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Consistent Week Numbering & Multiple Systems SupportCons ❌Different Week Counting Systems & Regional Variations
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧AggregationRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Powerful Database Calculations & Complex Criteria SupportCons ❌Complicated Syntax & Requires Database Structure
- Function Category 📊TextOperation Type 🔧ConversionRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Unique Conversion, Educational Value and InterestingCons ❌Limited Practical Use & Maximum Value Limit
- 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 📊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 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationRequired Arguments Count 🔢~Pros ✅No Arguments Needed & Dynamic UpdatesCons ❌Not Truly Random & Changes Frequently
- 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 ✅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 📊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 ✅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 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢4Pros ✅Flexible Horizontal Search & Good For Wide DatasetsCons ❌Limited To Horizontal Data & Less Common Than VLOOKUP
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Simple To Understand & Works With Sorted DataCons ❌Limited To One-Way Lookups & Requires Sorted Data
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