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LEFT vs CLEAN vs ROMAN

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

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Text

Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧

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

LEFT

Manipulation

LEFT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

CLEAN

Manipulation

CLEAN performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

ROMAN

Conversion

ROMAN performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

LEFT

Administrative Staff

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

Data Analysts

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

CLEAN

Data Analysts

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

Administrative Staff

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

ROMAN

Students

ROMAN is designed for Students. Excel functions helpful for academic work and learning Click to see all.

Teachers

ROMAN is designed for Teachers. Excel functions useful for educational purposes and grade management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Text Manipulation

Excel functions that modify and format text content

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

LEFT

Text Extraction

LEFT is known for Text Extraction.

CLEAN

Removing Non-Printable Characters

CLEAN is known for Removing Non-Printable Characters.

ROMAN

Convert To Roman Numerals

ROMAN is known for Convert To Roman Numerals.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

LEFT

Excel 95

LEFT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

CLEAN

Excel 4.0

CLEAN was created in Excel 4.0. Functions introduced in Excel 4.0 version Click to see all.

ROMAN

Excel 4.0

ROMAN was created in Excel 4.0. Functions introduced in Excel 4.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

LEFT

Often paired with RIGHT

CLEAN

Originally created for printer compatibility

ROMAN

Originally added for academic purposes
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

LEFT

The function that discriminates against right-handed people

CLEAN

Makes your data shower-fresh clean

ROMAN

The function Caesar would have used

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

LEFT

Text

LEFT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

CLEAN

Text

CLEAN accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

ROMAN

Number

ROMAN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

LEFT

Microsoft 365

LEFT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

LEFT is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
Operating System 💾

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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

LEFT

2

LEFT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

CLEAN

1

CLEAN needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

ROMAN

1

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

LEFT

Text

LEFT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Number

LEFT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

CLEAN

Text

CLEAN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

ROMAN

Number

ROMAN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

LEFT

Simple Text Extraction

Consistent

Easy Text Handling

Quick

Quick Excel functions deliver rapid results with minimal processing time

CLEAN

Removes Unwanted Characters

Improves Data Quality

Simple To Use

ROMAN

Unique Conversion

Excel functions that efficiently convert data types while maintaining unique values

Educational Value

Interesting
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

LEFT

Limited To Left Side

Functions that only work with characters from the left side of text entries Click to see all.

Fixed Length Only

Functions restricted to processing fixed-length inputs, reducing versatility Click to see all.

Only Left Side

Fixed Length

Functions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.

CLEAN

Limited Cleaning Scope

Only Removes Specific Characters

ROMAN

Limited Practical Use

Maximum Value Limit