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TRIM vs PMT vs ROMAN

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

TRIM

Text

TRIM belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

PMT

Financial

PMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis Click to see all.

ROMAN

Text

ROMAN 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 inputs

TRIM

Manipulation

TRIM performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

PMT

Calculation

PMT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

ROMAN

Conversion

ROMAN performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

TRIM

Remove Extra Spaces

TRIM is known for Remove Extra Spaces.

PMT

Calculate Loan Payments

PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.

ROMAN

Convert To Roman Numerals

ROMAN is known for Convert To Roman Numerals.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

TRIM

Excel 2.0

TRIM was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

PMT

Excel 3.0

PMT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

ROMAN

Excel 4.0

ROMAN was created in Excel 4.0. Functions introduced in Excel 4.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

TRIM

Inspired by typewriter spacing rules

PMT

Most used function in banking industry

ROMAN

Originally added for academic purposes
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

TRIM

The OCD function for space management

PMT

The function that reminds you of your debts

ROMAN

The function Caesar would have used

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

TRIM

Simple

TRIM has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

PMT

Intermediate

PMT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

ROMAN

Simple

ROMAN has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

TRIM

Text

TRIM accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

PMT

Number

PMT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

ROMAN

Number

ROMAN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

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

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

TRIM

1

TRIM needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

PMT

3

PMT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

ROMAN

1

ROMAN needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

TRIM

Text

TRIM accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

PMT

Number

PMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

PMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

PMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

ROMAN

Number

ROMAN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

TRIM

Space Normalization

Clean Data

Efficient

PMT

Accurate Calculations

Industry Standard

Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability

Reliable

ROMAN

Unique Conversion

Excel functions that efficiently convert data types while maintaining unique values

Educational Value

Interesting
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

TRIM

Single Spaces Only

No Special Character Handling

PMT

Negative Number Output

Complex Parameters

ROMAN

Limited Practical Use

Maximum Value Limit