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CONCATENATE vs SUBTOTAL vs LET
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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 typesCONCATENATESUBTOTALLETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCONCATENATESUBTOTALLET
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*CONCATENATESUBTOTALLETPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionCONCATENATESUBTOTAL- Data AnalysisSUBTOTAL is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
LET
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
SUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
LET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
SUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
LET- Enables functional programming in Excel
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
SUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
LET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATENATESUBTOTALLET
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersCONCATENATESUBTOTAL- NumberSUBTOTAL accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- ArraySUBTOTAL accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
LET- TextLET accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- NumberLET accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanLET accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.CONCATENATE- Excel 2019CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365CONCATENATE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCONCATENATE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
SUBTOTAL- Excel 2019SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
LETOperating 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
CONCATENATERequired 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 functionCONCATENATESUBTOTAL- NumberSUBTOTAL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArraySUBTOTAL accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
LET
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
SUBTOTAL- Ignores Hidden Rows
- Multiple Functions
LETCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- No Automatic FormattingFunctions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output Click to see all.
- Limited To Text
- Limited To Text OnlyFunctions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates Click to see all.
- No Delimiter Options
SUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
LET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCONCATENATESUBTOTALLET
Alternatives to CONCATENATE
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL