Compact mode
LEFT vs EXACT vs ISNA
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesLEFTEXACTISNAOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsLEFTEXACTISNA
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
EXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
ISNA- Error Checking For #N/A ValuesISNA is known for Error Checking For #N/A Values.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
EXACT- Used in password verification systems
ISNA- Originally created to handle lookup function errors
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
EXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
ISNA- The function that asks 'Is it not available or just hiding?'
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
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*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
LEFTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLEFTEXACTISNARequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionLEFT- TextLEFT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberLEFT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
EXACTISNA
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionLEFT- Simple Text Extraction
- Consistent
- Easy Text Handling
- QuickQuick Excel functions deliver rapid results with minimal processing time Click to see all.
EXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
ISNACons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLEFT- Limited To Left SideFunctions that only work with characters from the left side of text entries Click to see all.
- Fixed Length OnlyFunctions restricted to processing fixed-length inputs, reducing versatility Click to see all.
- Only Left Side
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.
EXACT- Only Returns TRUE/FALSEFunctions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.
- No Partial Matching
ISNA
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LEFT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📈 is more versatile than EXACT
⭐ is rated higher than EXACT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📈 is more versatile than EXACT
⭐ is rated higher than EXACT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining📈 is more versatile than EXACT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than EXACT
📈 is more versatile than EXACT
⭐ is rated higher than EXACT
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding📈 is more versatile than EXACT
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than EXACT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations📈 is more versatile than EXACT