PROPER vs MID
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PROPER vs MID

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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 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
    PROPER
    • Capitalize First Letters
      PROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
    MID
    • Extracting Text Segments
      MID is known for Extracting Text Segments.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    PROPER
    • Inspired by proper English grammar rules
    MID
    • Used in early database systems

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    PROPER
    • The grammar police of Excel functions
    MID
    • The middle child of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    PROPER
    • Automatic Capitalization
    • Consistent Formatting
    • Easy Formatting
      Functions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data
    • Consistent
    MID
    • Precise Text Extraction
    • Simple Parameters

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    PROPER
    • Struggles With Special Characters
    • Limited Flexibility
    • Limited Formatting Options
    MID
    • Fixed Length Extraction Only
    • Starts Counting At 1
Alternatives to PROPER
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
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TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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SEARCH
Known for Case-Insensitive Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
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CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
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