Compact mode

CONCAT vs LEFT vs LEN

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    CONCAT
    • Modern Text Joining
      CONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
    LEFT
    • Text Extraction
      LEFT is known for Text Extraction.
    LEN
    • Character Count Calculation
      LEN is known for Character Count Calculation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    CONCAT
    • Replaced CONCATENATE function
    LEFT
    • Often paired with RIGHT
    LEN
    • One of the original Excel functions
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    CONCAT
    • The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
    LEFT
    • The function that discriminates against right-handed people
    LEN
    • The function that teaches us size matters

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to CONCAT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
performs better than CONCAT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
performs better than CONCAT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CONCAT
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
📈 is more versatile than CONCAT
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
performs better than CONCAT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
📊 is easier to use than CONCAT
performs better than CONCAT