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ROUND vs FIND vs SEARCH
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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 typesROUNDFINDSEARCH- TextSEARCH belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsROUND- CalculationROUND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
FIND- ManipulationFIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
SEARCH- ManipulationSEARCH performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*ROUNDFINDSEARCH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
SEARCH- Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersROUND- NumberROUND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
FIND- NumberFIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextFIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
SEARCHVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- 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
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- 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 properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionROUND- NumberROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
FIND- TextFIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberFIND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
SEARCH- TextSEARCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📈
is more versatile than ROUND
🛠
is more reliable than ROUND
⭐
is rated higher than ROUND
CHOOSE
Known for Value Selection From List
⚙
performs better than ROUND
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than ROUND