Compact mode
TRIM vs CONCATENATE vs PROPER
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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 typesFor all*- TextExcel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- ManipulationFunctions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTRIM- Remove Extra SpacesTRIM is known for Remove Extra Spaces.
CONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
PROPER- Capitalize First LettersPROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTRIM- Inspired by typewriter spacing rules
CONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
PROPER- Inspired by proper English grammar rules
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTRIM- The OCD function for space management
CONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
PROPER- The grammar police of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
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
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
CONCATENATE- Microsoft 365CONCATENATE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- 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
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTRIMCONCATENATEPROPERRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTRIM- Space Normalization
- Clean Data
- Efficient
CONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
PROPER- Automatic Capitalization
- Consistent Formatting
- Easy FormattingFunctions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data
- Consistent
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTRIM- Single Spaces Only
- No Special Character Handling
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
PROPER- Struggles With Special Characters
- Limited Flexibility
- Limited Formatting Options
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosTRIMCONCATENATEPROPER
Alternatives to TRIM
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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is easier to use than CONCATENATE
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
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is rated higher than CONCATENATE
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
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is easier to use than CONCATENATE
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
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is easier to use than CONCATENATE
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
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needs fewer arguments than CONCATENATE
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase
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is easier to use than CONCATENATE
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
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is easier to use than CONCATENATE
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is more reliable than CONCATENATE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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is more versatile than CONCATENATE