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CLEAN vs DOLLAR vs PROPER

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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

CLEAN

Manipulation

CLEAN performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Conversion

DOLLAR performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

PROPER

Manipulation

PROPER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

CLEAN

Removing Non-Printable Characters

CLEAN is known for Removing Non-Printable Characters.

DOLLAR

Currency Formatting

DOLLAR is known for Currency Formatting.

PROPER

Capitalize First Letters

PROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

CLEAN

Excel 4.0

CLEAN was created in Excel 4.0. Functions introduced in Excel 4.0 version Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Excel 2.0

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

PROPER

Excel 95

PROPER was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

CLEAN

Originally created for printer compatibility

DOLLAR

One of Excel's original financial functions

PROPER

Inspired by proper English grammar rules
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

CLEAN

Makes your data shower-fresh clean

DOLLAR

Makes your numbers look rich and important

PROPER

The grammar police of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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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

CLEAN

Text

CLEAN accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Number

DOLLAR accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

PROPER

Text

PROPER accepts Text as input data. 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.

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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

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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

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1
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

CLEAN

Text

CLEAN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Number

DOLLAR accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

PROPER

Text

PROPER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

CLEAN

Removes Unwanted Characters

Improves Data Quality

Simple To Use

DOLLAR

Easy Formatting

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

Professional Output

Consistent

PROPER

Automatic Capitalization

Consistent Formatting

Easy Formatting

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

Consistent
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

CLEAN

Limited Cleaning Scope

Only Removes Specific Characters

DOLLAR

Limited Currency Options

Fixed Format

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

PROPER

Struggles With Special Characters

Limited Flexibility

Limited Formatting Options