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UPPER 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 typesBoth*- TextExcel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*- 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 functionUPPER- Converting Text To UppercaseUPPER is known for Converting Text To Uppercase.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionUPPER- Works in any language that has uppercase letters
MID- Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionUPPER- The function that LOVES TO SHOUT
MID- The middle child of text functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- 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 platformsBoth*- 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 properlyUPPERMIDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- 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 functionUPPER- Simple Text Conversion
- Consistent Results
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionUPPER- Only Works With Text
- No Smart CapitalizationFunctions that can't automatically adjust text capitalization based on context Click to see all.
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to UPPER
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
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is more versatile than UPPER
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is rated higher than UPPER
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than UPPER
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is more versatile than UPPER
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
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needs fewer arguments than UPPER
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is more versatile than UPPER
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is rated higher than UPPER
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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needs fewer arguments than UPPER
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is more versatile than UPPER
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
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needs fewer arguments than UPPER
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is more versatile than UPPER
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is rated higher than UPPER