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TEXT vs LEFT vs FIND
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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 typesTEXT- TextTEXT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
LEFT- TextLEFT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
FINDOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsTEXTLEFT- ManipulationLEFT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
FIND- ManipulationFIND 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 functionFor all*TEXTLEFTFIND
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTEXT- Number FormattingTEXT is known for Number Formatting.
LEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTEXT- Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
LEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTEXT- Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
LEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyTEXTLEFTFIND
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersTEXT- NumberTEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- DateTEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
LEFTFIND- NumberFIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextFIND 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.For all*- 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
TEXT- Microsoft 365TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
LEFT- Microsoft 365LEFT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineLEFT 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
LEFT- Web ExcelLEFT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
FIND- Web ExcelFIND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required 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 functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTEXT- Flexible Formatting Options
- Widely CompatibleExcel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms
LEFT- Simple Text Extraction
- Consistent
- Easy Text Handling
- QuickQuick Excel functions deliver rapid results with minimal processing time
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTEXT- Format String Complexity
- Learning Curve
LEFT- Limited To Left SideFunctions that only work with characters from the left side of text entries Click to see all.
- Fixed Length OnlyFunctions restricted to processing fixed-length inputs, reducing versatility Click to see all.
- Only Left Side
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TEXT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈
is more versatile than TEXT
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is rated higher than TEXT
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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is easier to use than TEXT
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performs better than TEXT
⭐
is rated higher than TEXT
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈
is more versatile than TEXT
⭐
is rated higher than TEXT
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈
is more versatile than TEXT
TEXTJOIN
Known for Advanced Text Combining
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than TEXT
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performs better than TEXT
⭐
is rated higher than TEXT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than TEXT
⚙
performs better than TEXT