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TEXTJOIN vs LAMBDA 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 typesTEXTJOIN- TextTEXTJOIN belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
LAMBDASEARCH- TextSEARCH 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 inputsTEXTJOIN- ManipulationTEXTJOIN performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
LAMBDA- CalculationLAMBDA performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
SEARCH- ManipulationSEARCH 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*TEXTJOINLAMBDASEARCHPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionTEXTJOINLAMBDA- Data AnalysisLAMBDA is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Custom FunctionsLAMBDA is used for Custom Functions. Functions that allow user-defined custom calculations Click to see all.
SEARCH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
LAMBDA- Custom Function CreationLAMBDA is known for Custom Function Creation.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
LAMBDA- Brings programming concepts to Excel
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- The party planner of text functions
LAMBDA- Like teaching Excel to speak programmer
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 effectivelyTEXTJOINLAMBDASEARCH
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersTEXTJOINLAMBDA- ArrayLAMBDA accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- AnyLAMBDA accepts Any as input data. Excel functions that can handle multiple types of input data
SEARCHVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.TEXTJOIN- Excel 2016TEXTJOIN is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Microsoft 365TEXTJOIN is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
LAMBDA- Microsoft 365LAMBDA is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
SEARCH- Excel 2019SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013SEARCH 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
TEXTJOIN- Excel OnlineTEXTJOIN runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
LAMBDA- Excel OnlineLAMBDA runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
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 properlyTEXTJOINLAMBDASEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionTEXTJOIN- TextTEXTJOIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- ArrayTEXTJOIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- BooleanTEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
LAMBDA- ArrayLAMBDA accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- AnyLAMBDA accepts Any as input types Excel functions that can process multiple types of input arguments without restrictions
SEARCH- TextSEARCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
LAMBDA- Reusable CodeExcel functions with reusable code enable efficient formula implementation across different scenarios
- Custom FunctionsFunctions that allow user-defined customization and operations
- Recursive Capability
- Reusable Custom Functions
- Reduces Complexity
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
LAMBDA- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
- Modern Excel Only
- Recent Addition
- Advanced ConceptFunctions that require advanced Excel knowledge and complex understanding to use effectively Click to see all.
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosTEXTJOINLAMBDASEARCH
Alternatives to TEXTJOIN
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
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is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
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performs better than TEXTJOIN
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
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is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
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is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
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is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
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is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
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is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
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performs better than TEXTJOIN
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
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is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
IFS
Known for Multiple Condition Handling
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is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
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is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
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is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN