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TEXT vs MID 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 typesFor all*- TextExcel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsTEXTMID- ManipulationMID performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
SEARCH- ManipulationSEARCH performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTEXT- Number FormattingTEXT is known for Number Formatting.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTEXT- Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
MID- Used in early database systems
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTEXT- Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
MID- The middle child of text functions
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 effectivelyTEXTMIDSEARCH
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
MIDSEARCHVersion 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
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
MID- Web ExcelMID runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
SEARCH- Web ExcelSEARCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTEXTMIDSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
TEXT- NumberTEXT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
MID- NumberMID accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
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
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTEXT- Format String Complexity
- Learning Curve
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
SEARCH
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
⭐
is rated higher than TEXT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊
is easier to use than TEXT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊
is easier to use than TEXT
⚙
performs better than TEXT
⭐
is rated higher than TEXT
TEXTJOIN
Known for Advanced Text Combining
🔢
needs fewer arguments than TEXT
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈
is more versatile 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
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than TEXT
⚙
performs better than TEXT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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is easier to use than TEXT
⚙
performs better than TEXT
⭐
is rated higher than TEXT
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than TEXT
⚙
performs better than TEXT