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CONCAT vs EXACT 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
EXACT- TextEXACT 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
EXACTSTOCKHISTORY- 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.
EXACTSTOCKHISTORY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCAT- Modern Text JoiningCONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
EXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
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
EXACT- Used in password verification systems
STOCKHISTORY- First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
EXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
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 effectivelyCONCATEXACTSTOCKHISTORY
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.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
- Microsoft 365CONCAT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
EXACT- Excel 2019EXACT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016EXACT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013EXACT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
STOCKHISTORY- Microsoft 365STOCKHISTORY is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 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
EXACT- Web ExcelEXACT 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
EXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
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.
EXACT- Only Returns TRUE/FALSEFunctions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.
- No Partial Matching
STOCKHISTORY
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCONCATEXACTSTOCKHISTORY
Alternatives to 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
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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performs better than CONCAT
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
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is more versatile than CONCAT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments 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
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
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is easier to use than CONCAT
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performs better than CONCAT