LEFT vs FIND vs IFERROR
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LEFT vs FIND vs IFERROR

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    LEFT
    • Text Extraction
      LEFT is known for Text Extraction.
    FIND
    • Text Search And Position Finding
      FIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
    IFERROR
    • Error Handling And Prevention
      IFERROR is known for Error Handling And Prevention.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    LEFT
    • Often paired with RIGHT
    FIND
    • Can search from left to right and right to left
    IFERROR
    • Created after user complaints

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    LEFT
    • The function that discriminates against right-handed people
    FIND
    • Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
    IFERROR
    • Excel's way of saying 'nothing to see here'

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    FIND
    • Number
      FIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    IFERROR

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    LEFT
    • Microsoft 365
      LEFT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      LEFT is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    IFERROR
    • Excel 2007
      IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    LEFT
    • Web Excel
      LEFT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    FIND
    • Web Excel
      FIND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    LEFT
    • Text
      LEFT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    FIND
    • Text
      FIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    IFERROR
    • Error
      IFERROR accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively
    • Range
      IFERROR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to LEFT
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊 is easier to use than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding