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ROUND vs TEXT vs CONCATENATE

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

ROUND

Mathematical

ROUND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

TEXT

Text

TEXT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

CONCATENATE

Text

CONCATENATE 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 inputs

ROUND

Calculation

ROUND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

TEXT

Conversion

TEXT performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

CONCATENATE

Manipulation

CONCATENATE performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

ROUND

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

TEXT

Administrative Staff

TEXT is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

CONCATENATE

Administrative Staff

CONCATENATE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

ROUND

Mathematical Operations

ROUND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

TEXT

Text Manipulation

TEXT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

CONCATENATE

Text Manipulation

CONCATENATE is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

TEXT

Number Formatting

TEXT is known for Number Formatting.

CONCATENATE

Text Joining

CONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

ROUND

Excel 2.0

ROUND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

TEXT

Excel 3.0

TEXT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

CONCATENATE

Excel 95

CONCATENATE was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

TEXT

Can handle dates and numbers uniformly

CONCATENATE

Predecessor to &
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

TEXT

Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability

CONCATENATE

Making text joining unnecessarily formal

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

ROUND

Simple

ROUND has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

TEXT

Intermediate

TEXT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

CONCATENATE

Simple

CONCATENATE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

ROUND

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

TEXT

Number

TEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Date

TEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

CONCATENATE

Text

CONCATENATE accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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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

TEXT

Microsoft 365

TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

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

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

ROUND

Web Excel

ROUND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

CONCATENATE

Web Excel

CONCATENATE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

2
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

ROUND

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

TEXT

Number

TEXT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Text

TEXT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

CONCATENATE

Text

CONCATENATE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

TEXT

Flexible Formatting Options

Widely Compatible

Excel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms

CONCATENATE

Simple Text Combining

Clear Syntax

Simple To Use

Flexible Text Combination
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

TEXT

Format String Complexity

Learning Curve

CONCATENATE

No Automatic Formatting

Functions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output Click to see all.

Limited To Text

Limited To Text Only

Functions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates Click to see all.

No Delimiter Options