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COLUMN vs FORMULATEXT 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 typesCOLUMN- Lookup & ReferenceCOLUMN belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
FORMULATEXT- InformationFORMULATEXT belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
PROPER- TextPROPER 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 inputsCOLUMN- InformationCOLUMN performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
FORMULATEXT- InformationFORMULATEXT performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
PROPER- ManipulationPROPER 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*COLUMNFORMULATEXTPROPERPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionCOLUMNFORMULATEXT- Data AnalysisFORMULATEXT is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Text ManipulationFORMULATEXT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.
PROPER
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOLUMN- Column Number RetrievalCOLUMN is known for Column Number Retrieval.
FORMULATEXT- Formula InspectionFORMULATEXT is known for Formula Inspection.
PROPER- Capitalize First LettersPROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOLUMN- Essential for column calculations
FORMULATEXT- Popular among Excel trainers
PROPER- Inspired by proper English grammar rules
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOLUMN- The vertical cousin of ROW function
FORMULATEXT- The formula whisperer
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
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersCOLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
FORMULATEXTPROPERVersion 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 properlyCOLUMN- ~
FORMULATEXTPROPERRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCOLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
FORMULATEXT- RangeFORMULATEXT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
PROPER- TextPROPER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOLUMN- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Consistent Results
FORMULATEXT- Great For Learning
- Easy Debugging
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 functionCOLUMN- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
- Basic Output
FORMULATEXT- Only Works With Formulas
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
PROPER- Struggles With Special Characters
- Limited Flexibility
- Limited Formatting Options
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCOLUMNFORMULATEXTPROPER
Alternatives to COLUMN
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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needs fewer arguments than FORMULATEXT
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is more versatile than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than FORMULATEXT
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is more versatile than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
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is easier to use than FORMULATEXT
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performs better than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
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is more versatile than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
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is easier to use than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
ISNUMBER
Known for Number Validation
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is easier to use than FORMULATEXT
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performs better than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
ISNA
Known for Error Checking For #N/A Values
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is easier to use than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
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is easier to use than FORMULATEXT
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is more reliable than FORMULATEXT
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is rated higher than FORMULATEXT