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RIGHT vs CONCATENATE
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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 functionRIGHT- Extract Rightmost CharactersRIGHT is known for Extract Rightmost Characters.
CONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionRIGHT- Was created before LEFT function despite being less commonly used
CONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionRIGHT- The rebellious twin of the LEFT function
CONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
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
CONCATENATE- Microsoft 365CONCATENATE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineCONCATENATE 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 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
RIGHT- NumberRIGHT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionBoth*- Simple To Use
RIGHT- Consistent
- Efficient
- Reliable
CONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Flexible Text Combination
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionRIGHT- Limited To Characters Only
- No Pattern MatchingFunctions unable to identify or work with text patterns or regular expressions Click to see all.
- Only Right SideFunctions that can only work with characters from the right side of text Click to see all.
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.
CONCATENATE
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to RIGHT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than RIGHT
📈
is more versatile than RIGHT