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CONCATENATE vs TEXTJOIN 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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
TEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
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 functionCONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
TEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
CLEAN- Originally created for printer compatibility
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
TEXTJOIN- The party planner of text functions
CLEAN- Makes your data shower-fresh clean
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATENATETEXTJOINCLEAN
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*CONCATENATE- Excel 2019CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365CONCATENATE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCONCATENATE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
TEXTJOINCLEANOperating 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
CONCATENATETEXTJOINCLEANRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCONCATENATETEXTJOINCLEANRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*TEXTJOIN
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
TEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
CLEAN- Removes Unwanted Characters
- Improves Data Quality
- Simple To Use
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- No Automatic FormattingFunctions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output Click to see all.
- Limited To Text
- Limited To Text OnlyFunctions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates Click to see all.
- No Delimiter Options
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
CLEAN- Limited Cleaning Scope
- Only Removes Specific Characters
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCONCATENATETEXTJOINCLEAN
Alternatives to CONCATENATE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
⭐ is rated higher than CONCATENATE
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase📊 is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📊 is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase📊 is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than CONCATENATE
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison📊 is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📊 is easier to use than CONCATENATE
🛠 is more reliable than CONCATENATE
⭐ is rated higher than CONCATENATE