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TRIM vs MOD vs EXACT
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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 typesTRIM- TextTRIM belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
MODEXACT- TextEXACT 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 inputsTRIM- ManipulationTRIM performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
MOD- CalculationMOD performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
EXACT
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*TRIMMOD
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTRIM- Remove Extra SpacesTRIM is known for Remove Extra Spaces.
MOD- Division Remainder CalculationsMOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
EXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTRIM- Inspired by typewriter spacing rules
MOD- Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
EXACT- Used in password verification systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTRIM- The OCD function for space management
MOD- The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
EXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersTRIMMOD- NumberMOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
EXACTVersion 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 properlyTRIMMODEXACTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionTRIM- TextTRIM accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
MOD- NumberMOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
EXACT- TextEXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTRIM- Space Normalization
- Clean Data
- Efficient
MOD- Simple And Straightforward
- Useful For Cyclic Calculations
EXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTRIM- Single Spaces Only
- No Special Character Handling
MOD- Limited To Integer OperationsFunctions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.
- Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders
EXACT
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TRIM
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM
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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
SEARCH
Known for Case-Insensitive Search
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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needs fewer arguments than TRIM
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is more versatile than TRIM