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CONCAT vs SUBSTITUTE vs LEFT

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.
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Replace Specific Text
      SUBSTITUTE is known for Replace Specific Text.
    LEFT
    • Text Extraction
      LEFT is known for Text Extraction.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    CONCAT
    • Replaced CONCATENATE function
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Originally designed for mail merge operations
    LEFT
    • Often paired with RIGHT
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    CONCAT
    • The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
    SUBSTITUTE
    • Find and replace's overachieving cousin
    LEFT
    • The function that discriminates against right-handed people

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