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DOLLAR vs MID

Known for Currency Formatting

VS

Known for Extracting Text Segments

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

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Text

Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

DOLLAR

Conversion

Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

MID

Manipulation

Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

DOLLAR

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

Accountants

Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.

MID

Administrative Staff

Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

DOLLAR

Financial Calculations

Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

MID

Text Manipulation

Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

DOLLAR

Currency Formatting

MID

Extracting Text Segments

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

DOLLAR

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

MID

Excel 3.0

Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

DOLLAR

One of Excel's original financial functions

MID

Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

DOLLAR

Makes your numbers look rich and important

MID

The middle child of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Both*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

DOLLAR

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

MID

Text

Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platforms

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

DOLLAR

1

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MID

3

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Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

MID

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

DOLLAR

Easy Formatting

Functions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.

Professional Output

Consistent

MID

Precise Text Extraction

Simple Parameters
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

DOLLAR

Limited Currency Options

Fixed Format

Functions only work with specific predefined formats, limiting flexibility Click to see all.

MID

Fixed Length Extraction Only

Starts Counting At 1

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

DOLLAR

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

MID

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

Both*

6
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

Both*

9
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

Both*

9
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

DOLLAR

8.3

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MID

8.1

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Alternatives to DOLLAR

Known for Capitalize First Letters

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than DOLLAR

📊 is easier to use than DOLLAR

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

⚙ performs better than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than DOLLAR

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

⚙ performs better than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than DOLLAR

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

Known for Day Of Week Determination

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

📊 is easier to use than DOLLAR

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

⚙ performs better than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than DOLLAR

📈 is more versatile than DOLLAR

🛠 is more reliable than DOLLAR

⭐ is rated higher than DOLLAR

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