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LEN 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 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 functionLEN- Character Count CalculationLEN is known for Character Count Calculation.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEN- One of the original Excel functions
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEN- The function that teaches us size matters
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 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
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 properlyLENSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionLEN- Simple To Use
- Reliable
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLEN- Limited To Length Only
- Counts SpacesFunctions include space characters in their calculations, potentially affecting accuracy Click to see all.
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LEN
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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is easier to use than SEARCH
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is more versatile than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
PROPER
Known for Capitalize First Letters
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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is easier to use than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
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needs fewer arguments than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
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is easier to use than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than SEARCH
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is more versatile than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
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is easier to use than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
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is easier to use than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than SEARCH
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is more versatile than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
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is more versatile than SEARCH
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performs better than SEARCH
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is more reliable than SEARCH
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is rated higher than SEARCH