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LEFT vs DATEVALUE
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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 typesLEFTDATEVALUEOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsLEFTDATEVALUE
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
DATEVALUE- Text To Date ConversionDATEVALUE is known for Text To Date Conversion.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
DATEVALUE- Handles 40+ date formats
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
DATEVALUE- Your computer's calendar in disguise
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
- 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 platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLEFTDATEVALUERequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*LEFT
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.
DATEVALUECons ❌
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.
DATEVALUE- Region Format Dependent
- Text Must Be Recognizable Date
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LEFT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📈 is more versatile than LEFT
⚙ performs better than LEFT
⭐ is rated higher than LEFT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining📈 is more versatile than LEFT
⚙ performs better than LEFT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces⚙ performs better than LEFT
⭐ is rated higher than LEFT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than LEFT
📈 is more versatile than LEFT
⭐ is rated higher than LEFT