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PRODUCT vs FIND vs SEARCH
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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 typesPRODUCTFINDSEARCH- TextSEARCH belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPRODUCT- CalculationPRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
FIND- ManipulationFIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
SEARCH- ManipulationSEARCH performs Manipulation operations. Functions 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*PRODUCTFINDSEARCH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
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 functionPRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
SEARCH- Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersPRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FIND- NumberFIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextFIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
SEARCHVersion 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
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 properlyPRODUCTFINDSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionPRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
FIND- TextFIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberFIND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
SEARCH- TextSEARCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPRODUCT- Handles Multiple ArgumentsFunctions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously
- Array Compatible
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to PRODUCT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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is easier to use than FIND
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is rated higher than FIND
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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is easier to use than FIND
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performs better than FIND
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is rated higher than FIND
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than FIND
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is more versatile than FIND
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is rated higher than FIND
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than FIND
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is more versatile than FIND
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performs better than FIND
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is rated higher than FIND
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
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is easier to use than FIND
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performs better than FIND
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than FIND
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is more versatile than FIND
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is rated higher than FIND
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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needs fewer arguments than FIND
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is more versatile than FIND
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is rated higher than FIND
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
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needs fewer arguments than FIND