TEXT vs SEARCH
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TEXT vs SEARCH

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Number Formatting
      TEXT is known for Number Formatting.
    SEARCH
    • Case-Insensitive Search
      SEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
    SEARCH
    • Was inspired by word processing software

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
    SEARCH
    • Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't

Technical Details Comparison

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

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    Both*
    • 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

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    Both*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    SEARCH
    • Web Excel
      SEARCH 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
    Both*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    TEXT
    • Number
      TEXT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to TEXT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
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LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊 is easier to use than TEXT
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RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
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FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
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MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
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VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
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TEXTJOIN
Known for Advanced Text Combining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
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IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
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CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
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ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
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