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CONCAT vs FILTER vs FREQUENCY
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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
FILTERFREQUENCY- StatisticalFREQUENCY belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation 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
FILTER- ManipulationFILTER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
FREQUENCY- CalculationFREQUENCY performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
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.
FILTER- Data AnalystsFILTER is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
FREQUENCY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCAT- Modern Text JoiningCONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
FILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
FREQUENCY- Distribution AnalysisFREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
FILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
FREQUENCY- Essential for histogram creation
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
FILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
FREQUENCY- The function statisticians dream about
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATFILTERFREQUENCY
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*CONCATFILTER- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
CONCAT- Excel 2016CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Microsoft 365CONCAT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
FILTER- Microsoft 365FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
FREQUENCY- Excel 2016FREQUENCY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
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
FILTER- Excel OnlineFILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
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*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
CONCAT- TextCONCAT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
FILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
FREQUENCY- ArrayFREQUENCY accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCAT- Array Support
- Dynamic Ranges
FILTER- Dynamic FilteringFunctions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria
- Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Output
- Returns Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Filtering
FREQUENCY- Powerful Statistical Analysis
- Array Output
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.
FILTER- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Memory Intensive
FREQUENCY- Must Be Entered As Array Formula
- Complex Usage
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCONCATFILTERFREQUENCY
Alternatives to CONCAT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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performs better than CONCAT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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performs better than CONCAT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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is easier to use than CONCAT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments 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
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
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is easier to use than CONCAT
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performs better than CONCAT
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
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is easier to use than CONCAT
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performs better than CONCAT