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TEXTJOIN vs LAMBDA vs MID

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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

TEXTJOIN

Text

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

LAMBDA

Engineering

LAMBDA belongs to the Engineering category. Excel functions designed for engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

MID

Text

MID 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

TEXTJOIN

Manipulation

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

LAMBDA

Calculation

LAMBDA performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

MID

Manipulation

MID 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

TEXTJOIN

Administrative Staff

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

LAMBDA

Programmers

LAMBDA is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.

MID

Administrative Staff

MID 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

TEXTJOIN

Text Manipulation

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

LAMBDA

Data Analysis

LAMBDA is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Custom Functions

LAMBDA is used for Custom Functions. Functions that allow user-defined custom calculations Click to see all.

MID

Text Manipulation

MID 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

TEXTJOIN

Advanced Text Combining

TEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.

LAMBDA

Custom Function Creation

LAMBDA is known for Custom Function Creation.

MID

Extracting Text Segments

MID is known for Extracting Text Segments.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

TEXTJOIN

Excel 2016

TEXTJOIN was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

LAMBDA

Excel 365

LAMBDA was created in Excel 365. Functions available in Excel 365 subscription Click to see all.

MID

Excel 3.0

MID was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

TEXTJOIN

First delimiter-based text joiner

LAMBDA

Brings programming concepts to Excel

MID

Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

TEXTJOIN

The party planner of text functions

LAMBDA

Like teaching Excel to speak programmer

MID

The middle child of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

TEXTJOIN

Intermediate

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

LAMBDA

Advanced

LAMBDA has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

MID

Simple

MID 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

TEXTJOIN

Text

TEXTJOIN accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

LAMBDA

Array

LAMBDA accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Any

LAMBDA accepts Any as input data. Excel functions that can handle multiple types of input data

MID

Text

MID 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.

TEXTJOIN

Excel 2016

TEXTJOIN is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Microsoft 365

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

LAMBDA

Microsoft 365

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

MID

Excel 2019

MID is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

MID is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

MID is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
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

TEXTJOIN

Excel Online

TEXTJOIN runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

LAMBDA

Excel Online

LAMBDA runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

MID

Web Excel

MID 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

TEXTJOIN

3

TEXTJOIN needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

LAMBDA

1

LAMBDA needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

MID

3

MID needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

TEXTJOIN

Text

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

Array

TEXTJOIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Boolean

TEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

LAMBDA

Array

LAMBDA accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Any

LAMBDA accepts Any as input types Excel functions that can process multiple types of input arguments without restrictions

MID

Text

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

Number

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

TEXTJOIN

Flexible Delimiter

Ignore Empty Cells

Array Support

LAMBDA

Reusable Code

Excel functions with reusable code enable efficient formula implementation across different scenarios

Custom Functions

Functions that allow user-defined customization and operations

Recursive Capability

Reusable Custom Functions

Reduces Complexity

MID

Precise Text Extraction

Simple Parameters
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

TEXTJOIN

Version Compatibility

Complex For Basic Users

LAMBDA

Steep Learning Curve

Functions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.

Modern Excel Only

Recent Addition

Advanced Concept

Functions that require advanced Excel knowledge and complex understanding to use effectively Click to see all.

MID

Fixed Length Extraction Only

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