TEXT vs VLOOKUP vs SEARCH
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TEXT vs VLOOKUP 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 types
    TEXT
    • Text
      TEXT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
    VLOOKUP
    • Lookup & Reference
      VLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    SEARCH
    • Text
      SEARCH 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
    TEXT
    VLOOKUP
    • Retrieval
      VLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    SEARCH
    • Manipulation
      SEARCH performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Number Formatting
      TEXT is known for Number Formatting.
    VLOOKUP
    • Vertical Data Search
      VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
    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
    VLOOKUP
    • Often confused with HLOOKUP
    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
    VLOOKUP
    • The function everyone pretends to understand
    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
    VLOOKUP
    SEARCH

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • 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
    VLOOKUP
    • Microsoft 365
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      VLOOKUP 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
    VLOOKUP
    • Web Excel
      VLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    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
    TEXT
    VLOOKUP
    SEARCH

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • 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
    VLOOKUP
    • Range
      VLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      VLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Boolean
      VLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

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
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
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
TEXTJOIN
Known for Advanced Text Combining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT