Compact mode
CONCATENATE vs LET vs MATCH
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesCONCATENATELETMATCHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCONCATENATELETMATCH
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*CONCATENATELETMATCH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
LET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
MATCH- Position FindingMATCH is known for Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
LET- Enables functional programming in Excel
MATCH- Best friend of INDEX
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
LET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
MATCH- The function that plays hide and seek
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATENATELETMATCH
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*LET- NumberLET accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanLET accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.
MATCHVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*CONCATENATE- Excel 2019CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCONCATENATE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
MATCH- Excel 2019MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineMATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
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
CONCATENATEMATCHRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCONCATENATELETMATCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*LETMATCH- RangeMATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- NumberMATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayMATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
LET- Improves Formula Readability
- Reduces Calculation OverheadExcel functions optimized for reduced calculation overhead improve spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
MATCH- Flexible Matching
- Works With INDEX
- Versatile Search
- Fast
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- 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
LET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
MATCH- Requires Sorted Data
- Complex Syntax
- Requires Exact Matches
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to CONCATENATE
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊
is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
⭐
is rated higher than CONCATENATE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊
is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
📊
is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
📊
is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
📊
is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠
is more reliable than CONCATENATE
⭐
is rated higher than CONCATENATE
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢
needs fewer arguments than CONCATENATE