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FIND vs CEILING
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFINDCEILING
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFIND- Data AnalystsFIND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFIND is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
CEILING
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
CEILING- Upper RoundingCEILING is known for Upper Rounding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
CEILING- Used in Scientific Calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
CEILING- Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
FINDOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*FIND
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
CEILINGCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
CEILING- Limited To Upward Rounding
- Single Direction
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to FIND
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📊 is easier to use than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📊 is easier to use than FIND
⚙ performs better than FIND
IF
Known for Conditional Statements🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than FIND
📈 is more versatile than FIND
⭐ is rated higher than FIND