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FIND

Known for Text Search And Position Finding

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

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

Mathematical

FIND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Manipulation

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

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

FIND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

FIND is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Text Manipulation

FIND is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

FIND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

FIND was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Simple

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

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

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

Text

FIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

Excel 2019

FIND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

FIND is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

FIND 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

Windows

FIND runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

FIND runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

FIND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

FIND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Text

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

Number

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches

Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited To Text Strings Only

Returns Error If Text Not Found

Functions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.