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LEFT vs FIND vs SEARCH
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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 typesLEFTFINDSEARCHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*LEFTFINDSEARCH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
SEARCH- Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't
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 properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*LEFTFIND
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.
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
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.
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
SEARCH
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
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than LEFT
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison⚙ performs better than LEFT
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation⚙ performs better than LEFT
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase⚙ performs better than LEFT