SUBSTITUTE vs TEXTJOIN vs LAMBDA
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SUBSTITUTE vs TEXTJOIN vs LAMBDA

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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 types
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Text
      SUBSTITUTE belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
    TEXTJOIN
    • Text
      TEXTJOIN belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
    LAMBDA

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Manipulation
      SUBSTITUTE performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
    TEXTJOIN
    • Manipulation
      TEXTJOIN performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
    LAMBDA
    • Calculation
      LAMBDA performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Replace Specific Text
      SUBSTITUTE is known for Replace Specific Text.
    TEXTJOIN
    • Advanced Text Combining
      TEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
    LAMBDA
    • Custom Function Creation
      LAMBDA is known for Custom Function Creation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Originally designed for mail merge operations
    TEXTJOIN
    • First delimiter-based text joiner
    LAMBDA
    • Brings programming concepts to Excel

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Find and replace's overachieving cousin
    TEXTJOIN
    • The party planner of text functions
    LAMBDA
    • Like teaching Excel to speak programmer

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    SUBSTITUTE
    TEXTJOIN
    LAMBDA

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Excel 2019
      SUBSTITUTE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      SUBSTITUTE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      SUBSTITUTE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    TEXTJOIN
    • Excel 2016
      TEXTJOIN is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Microsoft 365
      TEXTJOIN is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    LAMBDA
    • Microsoft 365
      LAMBDA 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 platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Web Excel
      SUBSTITUTE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    TEXTJOIN
    • Excel Online
      TEXTJOIN runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    LAMBDA
    • Excel Online
      LAMBDA runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    SUBSTITUTE
    TEXTJOIN
    LAMBDA

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Text
      SUBSTITUTE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Text
      SUBSTITUTE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      SUBSTITUTE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    TEXTJOIN
    • Text
      TEXTJOIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Array
      TEXTJOIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Boolean
      TEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
    LAMBDA
    • Array
      LAMBDA accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Any
      LAMBDA accepts Any as input types Excel functions that can process multiple types of input arguments without restrictions

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUBSTITUTE
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
PROPER
Known for Capitalize First Letters
📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE