CONCATENATE vs SEARCH
Compact mode

CONCATENATE vs SEARCH

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
    CONCATENATE
    • Text Joining
      CONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
    SEARCH
    • Case-Insensitive Search
      SEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    CONCATENATE
    • Predecessor to &
    SEARCH
    • Was inspired by word processing software
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    CONCATENATE
    • Making text joining unnecessarily formal
    SEARCH
    • Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    Both*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    CONCATENATE
    • Microsoft 365
      CONCATENATE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      CONCATENATE 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 platforms
    Both*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • Required Arguments Count 🔢

    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    Both*
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to CONCATENATE
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
PROPER
Known for Capitalize First Letters
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEARCH
📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
is rated higher than SEARCH