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CONCAT vs CONCATENATE vs STOCKHISTORY
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesCONCAT- TextCONCAT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
CONCATENATE- TextCONCATENATE belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
STOCKHISTORYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCONCAT- ManipulationCONCAT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
CONCATENATE- ManipulationCONCATENATE performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
STOCKHISTORY- InformationSTOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionCONCAT- Data AnalystsCONCAT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersCONCAT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
CONCATENATE- Administrative StaffCONCATENATE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsCONCATENATE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCAT- Modern Text JoiningCONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
CONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
STOCKHISTORY- Stock Data RetrievalSTOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
CONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
STOCKHISTORY- First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
CONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
STOCKHISTORY- Like having a time machine for stock prices
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATCONCATENATESTOCKHISTORY
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*CONCATSTOCKHISTORY- DateSTOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
CONCAT- Excel 2019CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
CONCATENATE- Excel 2019CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Excel OnlineCONCATENATE 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
CONCAT- Web ExcelCONCAT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
CONCATENATE- Web ExcelCONCATENATE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
STOCKHISTORY- Excel OnlineSTOCKHISTORY runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
CONCAT- RangeCONCAT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
STOCKHISTORY- DateSTOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCAT- Array Support
- Dynamic Ranges
CONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
STOCKHISTORY- Real-Time Data
- Historical Prices
- Automatic Updates
- Comprehensive Info
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCAT- Not Backward Compatible
- Limited FormattingFunctions with restricted formatting capabilities, reducing customization options Click to see all.
CONCATENATE- No Automatic FormattingFunctions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output Click to see all.
- Limited To Text
- Limited To Text OnlyFunctions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates Click to see all.
- No Delimiter Options
STOCKHISTORY
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCONCATCONCATENATESTOCKHISTORYPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyCONCATCONCATENATESTOCKHISTORYReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingCONCATCONCATENATESTOCKHISTORY
Alternatives to CONCAT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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is easier to use than CONCAT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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performs better than CONCAT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than CONCAT
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
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is more versatile than CONCAT
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
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is easier to use than CONCAT
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performs better than CONCAT
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
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is easier to use than CONCAT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
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is easier to use than CONCAT
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performs better than CONCAT