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ROUND vs RIGHT vs TEXT
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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 typesROUNDRIGHT- TextRIGHT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
TEXT- TextTEXT 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
RIGHT- ManipulationRIGHT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
TEXT
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*ROUNDRIGHTTEXT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
RIGHT- Extract Rightmost CharactersRIGHT is known for Extract Rightmost Characters.
TEXT- Number FormattingTEXT is known for Number Formatting.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
RIGHT- Was created before LEFT function despite being less commonly used
TEXT- Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
RIGHT- The rebellious twin of the LEFT function
TEXT- Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDRIGHTTEXT
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
RIGHTTEXT- NumberTEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- DateTEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version 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
TEXT- Microsoft 365TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
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
ROUND- Web ExcelROUND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
RIGHT- Web ExcelRIGHT runs on Web Excel Excel 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 functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
RIGHT- TextRIGHT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
TEXT- TextTEXT 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
RIGHT- Simple To Use
- Consistent
- Efficient
- Reliable
TEXT- Flexible Formatting Options
- Widely CompatibleExcel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
RIGHT- 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.
TEXT- Format String Complexity
- Learning Curve
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is more versatile than ROUND
🛠
is more reliable than ROUND
⭐
is rated higher than ROUND
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than ROUND