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CONCAT vs LEFT
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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*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*CONCATLEFT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCAT- Modern Text Joining
LEFT- Text Extraction
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
LEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
LEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
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
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
LEFTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*CONCATLEFT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCAT- Array Support
- Dynamic Ranges
LEFT- Simple Text Extraction
- Consistent
- Easy Text Handling
- QuickQuick Excel functions deliver rapid results with minimal processing time Click to see all.
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCAT- Not Backward Compatible
- Limited FormattingFunctions with restricted formatting capabilities, reducing customization options Click to see all.
LEFT- Limited To Left SideFunctions that only work with characters from the left side of text entries Click to see all.
- Fixed Length OnlyFunctions restricted to processing fixed-length inputs, reducing versatility Click to see all.
- Only Left Side
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to CONCAT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining⚙ performs better than CONCAT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters⚙ performs better 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