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FIND vs LET
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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 typesFINDLETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
LET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
LET- Enables functional programming in Excel
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
LET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFINDLET
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersBoth*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextExcel functions specifically designed for text manipulation
LETVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.FIND- Excel 2019FIND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016FIND is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013FIND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
LETOperating 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
FINDRequired 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*FINDLET
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
LETCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
LET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to FIND
LAMBDA
Known for Custom Function Creation
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is easier to use than LET
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is more versatile than LET
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is rated higher than LET
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
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is easier to use than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
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is easier to use than LET
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is more versatile than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than LET
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is rated higher than LET
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET
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is more versatile than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
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is easier to use than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
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is easier to use than LET
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is rated higher than LET
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET