XLOOKUP vs CONCAT vs FILTER

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

  XLOOKUP

  • Lookup & Reference

    XLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

  CONCAT

  • Text

    CONCAT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

  FILTER

  • Database

    FILTER belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data  Click to see all.

• Operation Type 🔧

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

  XLOOKUP

  • Retrieval

    XLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

  CONCAT

  • Manipulation

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

  FILTER

  • Manipulation

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