TEXT vs TEXTJOIN
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TEXT vs TEXTJOIN

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.
    TEXTJOIN
    • Advanced Text Combining
      TEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
    TEXTJOIN
    • First delimiter-based text joiner
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
    TEXTJOIN
    • The party planner of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

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
    TEXTJOIN
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    Both*
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Microsoft 365
      Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    TEXT
    • Excel 2019
      TEXT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      TEXT 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
    Both*
    • 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
  • 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
    TEXTJOIN
    • 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

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Flexible Formatting Options
    • Widely Compatible
      Excel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms
    TEXTJOIN
    • Flexible Delimiter
    • Ignore Empty Cells
    • Array Support
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    TEXT
    • Format String Complexity
    • Learning Curve
    TEXTJOIN
    • Version Compatibility
    • Complex For Basic Users
Alternatives to TEXT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
performs better than TEXTJOIN
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
performs better than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
IFS
Known for Multiple Condition Handling
📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters
📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN