LEFT vs MID
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LEFT vs MID

Basic Classification Comparison

  • Function Category 📊

    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    Both*
    • Text
      Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
  • Operation Type 🔧

    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    Both*
    • Manipulation
      Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    LEFT
    • Text Extraction
      LEFT is known for Text Extraction.
    MID
    • Extracting Text Segments
      MID is known for Extracting Text Segments.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    LEFT
    • Often paired with RIGHT
    MID
    • Used in early database systems
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    LEFT
    • The function that discriminates against right-handed people
    MID
    • The middle child of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    Both*
    • 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
    Both*
    • 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 Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to LEFT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📈 is more versatile than LEFT
performs better than LEFT
is rated higher than LEFT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
📈 is more versatile than LEFT
performs better than LEFT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
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