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SEARCH

Known for Case-Insensitive Search

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

Text

SEARCH 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

Manipulation

SEARCH 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

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

Administrative Staff

SEARCH is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Text Manipulation

SEARCH 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 3.0

SEARCH was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

SEARCH 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

Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Simple

SEARCH 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

Text

SEARCH 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

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

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

SEARCH 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

SEARCH runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

SEARCH runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

SEARCH 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

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Text

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Case Insensitive

Flexible Search Options

Returns Position
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Cannot Handle Complex Patterns

Functions that struggle with sophisticated or irregular data patterns may limit analysis capabilities Click to see all.

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

6.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

8.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

7.9

The overall score for SEARCH is 7.9. Click to see all.

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📈 is more versatile than SEARCH

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FAQ about SEARCH