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CONCATENATE vs LEFT
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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 typesBoth*- TextExcel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*- ManipulationFunctions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
LEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
LEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
LEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- 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
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineExcel 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 platformsBoth*- 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 properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
LEFT- NumberLEFT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
LEFT- Simple Text Extraction
- Consistent
- Easy Text Handling
- QuickQuick Excel functions deliver rapid results with minimal processing time
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- No Automatic FormattingFunctions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output  Click to see all.
- Limited To Text
- Limited To Text OnlyFunctions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates  Click to see all.
- No Delimiter Options
LEFT- Limited To Left SideFunctions that only work with characters from the left side of text entries  Click to see all.
- Fixed Length OnlyFunctions restricted to processing fixed-length inputs, reducing versatility  Click to see all.
- Only Left Side
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability  Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to CONCATENATE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📈
is more versatile than LEFT
⚙
performs better than LEFT
⭐
is rated higher than LEFT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢
needs fewer arguments than LEFT
📈
is more versatile than LEFT
⭐
is rated higher than LEFT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
⚙
performs better than LEFT
⭐
is rated higher than LEFT