LEFT vs FIND vs SEARCH
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LEFT vs FIND vs SEARCH

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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.
    SEARCH
    • Case-Insensitive Search
      SEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.

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
    SEARCH
    • Was inspired by word processing software

  • 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
    SEARCH
    • Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't

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

  • 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

  • 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
    • 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*
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    LEFT
    • Number
      LEFT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    FIND
    • Number
      FIND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

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