TEXTJOIN Excel Function
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TEXTJOIN

Known for Advanced Text Combining

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

    Facts

    • Interesting Fact 💡
      Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
      • First delimiter-based text joiner

    • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
      Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
      • The party planner of text functions

    Technical Details

    • Input Data Type 📝
      Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

    • Version Compatibility 💻
      Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
      • Excel 2016
        TEXTJOIN is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
      • Microsoft 365
        TEXTJOIN is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

    • Operating System 💾
      Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
      • Windows
        TEXTJOIN runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
      • MacOS
        TEXTJOIN runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
      • Excel Online
        TEXTJOIN runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

    • Required Arguments Count 🔢
      Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

    • Required Arguments Type 📊
      The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
      • Text
        TEXTJOIN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
      • Array
        TEXTJOIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
      • Boolean
        TEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

    Evaluation

    • Pros ✅
      Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
      • Flexible Delimiter
      • Ignore Empty Cells
      • Array Support

    • Cons ❌
      Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
      • Version Compatibility
      • Complex For Basic Users
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