Compact mode
TRIM vs MID vs SEARCH
Table of content
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 functionTRIM- Remove Extra SpacesTRIM is known for Remove Extra Spaces.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTRIM- Inspired by typewriter spacing rules
MID- Used in early database systems
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTRIM- The OCD function for space management
MID- The middle child of text functions
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 effectivelyFor all*
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 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel 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
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTRIMMIDSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
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 functionTRIM- Space Normalization
- Clean Data
- Efficient
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTRIM- Single Spaces Only
- No Special Character Handling
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TRIM
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM
📈
is more versatile than TRIM
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM
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is more versatile than TRIM
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM