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LET vs MATCH
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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 typesLETMATCHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsLETMATCH
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
MATCH- Position FindingMATCH is known for Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLET- Enables functional programming in Excel
MATCH- Best friend of INDEX
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
MATCH- The function that plays hide and seek
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyLETMATCH
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersBoth*- TextExcel functions specifically designed for text manipulation
- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
LETVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*MATCH- Excel 2019MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineMATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
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
MATCHRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLETMATCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- ArrayExcel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
MATCH
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionLET- Improves Formula Readability
- Reduces Calculation OverheadExcel functions optimized for reduced calculation overhead improve spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
MATCH- Flexible Matching
- Works With INDEX
- Versatile Search
- Fast
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
MATCH- Requires Sorted Data
- Complex Syntax
- Requires Exact Matches
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LET
LAMBDA
Known for Custom Function Creation
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is easier to use than LET
📈
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
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
📈
is more versatile than LET
🛠
is more reliable than LET
⭐
is rated higher than LET
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
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is easier to use than LET
📈
is more versatile than LET
🛠
is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher 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
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
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is easier to use than LET
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is more reliable 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