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TEXTJOIN vs PROPER vs MID
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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 inputsFor all*- ManipulationFunctions that modify and transform data in different ways
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
PROPER- Capitalize First LettersPROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
History Comparison
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionTEXTJOINPROPER- Excel 95PROPER was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
MID
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
PROPER- Inspired by proper English grammar rules
MID- Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- The party planner of text functions
PROPER- The grammar police of Excel functions
MID- The middle child of text functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyTEXTJOINPROPERMID
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
TEXTJOIN- Microsoft 365TEXTJOIN is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
PROPER- Excel 2019PROPER is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2013PROPER is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
MID- Excel 2019MID is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2013MID 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
PROPER- Web ExcelPROPER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
MID- Web ExcelMID runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTEXTJOINPROPERMIDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
TEXTJOIN- 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
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 functionTEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
PROPER- Automatic Capitalization
- Consistent Formatting
- Easy FormattingFunctions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data
- Consistent
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
PROPER- Struggles With Special Characters
- Limited Flexibility
- Limited Formatting Options
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
Ratings Comparison
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
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting
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is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
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is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
⚙
performs better 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
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
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
⚙
performs better than TEXTJOIN
🛠
is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐
is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
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is more versatile than TEXTJOIN