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CONCAT vs FILTER vs SORT
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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
FILTERSORTOperation 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
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*- Data AnalystsExcel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
- Business ManagersExcel functions helpful for business management and decision making
FILTER
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.
SORT- Dynamic SortingSORT is known for Dynamic Sorting.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
FILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
SORT- First dynamic array sorting function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
FILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
SORT- The librarian of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATFILTERSORT
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
SORT- RangeSORT 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
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
CONCAT- Excel 2016CONCAT 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
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
FILTER- Excel OnlineFILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
SORT- Excel OnlineSORT 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 properlyCONCATFILTERSORTRequired 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
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
SORT- Automatic Sorting
- Dynamic ResultsFunctions that automatically update results when source data changes
- Multiple Columns
- Automatic Updates
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
SORT
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to CONCAT
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
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is easier to use than FILTER
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
🔢
needs fewer arguments than FILTER
📊
is easier to use than FILTER
⭐
is rated higher than FILTER
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
📊
is easier to use than FILTER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊
is easier to use than FILTER
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
🔢
needs fewer arguments than FILTER
📈
is more versatile than FILTER
⚙
performs better than FILTER
🛠
is more reliable than FILTER
⭐
is rated higher than FILTER
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
⚙
performs better than FILTER
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
🔢
needs fewer arguments than FILTER
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than FILTER
🛠
is more reliable than FILTER
⭐
is rated higher than FILTER