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LEFT vs TEXTJOIN vs PROPER
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionLEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
TEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
PROPER- Capitalize First LettersPROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
TEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
PROPER- Inspired by proper English grammar rules
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
TEXTJOIN- The party planner of text functions
PROPER- The grammar police of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyLEFTTEXTJOINPROPER
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*LEFT- Excel 2019LEFT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013LEFT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365LEFT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineLEFT is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
TEXTJOINPROPEROperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
LEFTTEXTJOINPROPERRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLEFTTEXTJOINPROPERRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*LEFTTEXTJOIN
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.
TEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
PROPER- Automatic Capitalization
- Consistent Formatting
- Easy FormattingFunctions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.
- Consistent
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.
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
PROPER- Struggles With Special Characters
- Limited Flexibility
- Limited Formatting Options
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
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than LEFT
📈 is more versatile than LEFT
⭐ is rated higher than LEFT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces⚙ performs better than LEFT
⭐ is rated higher than LEFT
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase⚙ performs better 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
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding📈 is more versatile than LEFT