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Compare DROP vs SORT

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Compare DROP vs SORT side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature
Lookup & Reference
=DROP()
Syntax
Lookup & Reference
=SORT()
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Syntax
Category
Lookup & Reference lookup-reference
Lookup & Reference lookup-reference
Popularity
40 / 100
50 / 100
Views
◉ 14 views
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Output
Array
Array
Version
Excel 365
Excel 2021
Volatile
No
No
Dynamic Array
Yes
Yes
Description
DROP function
Learn about the SORT function, which sorts the contents of a range or array. SORT is in a class of functions called dynamic arrays.
Syntax
=DROP(array, rows,[columns])
=SORT(array,[sort_index],[sort_order],[by_col])
Arguments
3 Arguments
array (Optional) rows (Optional) columns (Optional)
4 Arguments
array sort_index] (Optional) sort_order] (Optional) by_col] (Optional)
Examples
4
2
Tips
0
0

★ Recommendation — Winner: =SORT()

=SORT() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =SORT()