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UNIQUE vs CONCAT vs CLEAN
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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 typesUNIQUECONCATCLEANOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsUNIQUECONCATCLEAN
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*UNIQUE- Business ManagersUNIQUE is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffUNIQUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
CONCATCLEAN
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
CONCAT- Modern Text JoiningCONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
CLEAN- Removing Non-Printable CharactersCLEAN is known for Removing Non-Printable Characters.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionUNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
CONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
CLEAN- Originally created for printer compatibility
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionUNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
CONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
CLEAN- Makes your data shower-fresh clean
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyUNIQUECONCATCLEAN
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersUNIQUE- ArrayUNIQUE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeUNIQUE accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
CONCAT- TextCONCAT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- ArrayCONCAT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
CLEANVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*UNIQUECONCAT- Excel 2016CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365CONCAT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
CLEANOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
UNIQUECONCAT- Web ExcelCONCAT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
CLEANRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyUNIQUECONCATCLEANRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionUNIQUECONCAT- TextCONCAT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- RangeCONCAT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
CLEAN
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Removes Duplicates AutomaticallyExcel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently Click to see all.
- Dynamic ResultsFunctions that automatically update results when source data changes Click to see all.
- Simple Syntax
- Automatically UpdatesFunctions that dynamically update results based on data changes Click to see all.
CONCAT- Array Support
- Dynamic Ranges
CLEAN- Removes Unwanted Characters
- Improves Data Quality
- Simple To Use
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionUNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
CONCAT- Not Backward Compatible
- Limited FormattingFunctions with restricted formatting capabilities, reducing customization options Click to see all.
CLEAN- Limited Cleaning Scope
- Only Removes Specific Characters
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to UNIQUE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters⚙ performs better than CONCAT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining⚙ performs better than CONCAT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering📈 is more versatile than CONCAT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than CONCAT
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
⚙ performs better than CONCAT
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
⚙ performs better than CONCAT
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
⚙ performs better than CONCAT