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RIGHT vs PRODUCT vs FIND

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

RIGHT

Text

RIGHT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Mathematical

PRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

FIND

Mathematical

FIND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

RIGHT

Manipulation

RIGHT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Calculation

PRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

FIND

Manipulation

FIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

RIGHT

Administrative Staff

RIGHT is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Scientists

PRODUCT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

FIND

Business Managers

FIND is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

RIGHT

Text Manipulation

RIGHT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Mathematical Operations

PRODUCT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

FIND

Text Manipulation

FIND is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

RIGHT

Extract Rightmost Characters

RIGHT is known for Extract Rightmost Characters.

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

FIND

Text Search And Position Finding

FIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

RIGHT

Excel 3.0

RIGHT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Excel 2.0

PRODUCT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

FIND

Excel 2.0

FIND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

RIGHT

Was created before LEFT function despite being less commonly used

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

FIND

Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

RIGHT

The rebellious twin of the LEFT function

PRODUCT

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

FIND

Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

RIGHT

Text

RIGHT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Number

PRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

FIND

Number

FIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Text

FIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

RIGHT

2

RIGHT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

PRODUCT

1

PRODUCT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FIND

2

FIND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

RIGHT

Text

RIGHT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Array

PRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

FIND

Text

FIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

RIGHT

Simple To Use

Consistent

Efficient

Reliable

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously Click to see all.

Array Compatible

FIND

Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches

Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

RIGHT

Limited To Characters Only

No Pattern Matching

Functions unable to identify or work with text patterns or regular expressions Click to see all.

Only Right Side

Functions that can only work with characters from the right side of text Click to see all.

Fixed Length

Functions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication

FIND

Limited To Text Strings Only

Returns Error If Text Not Found

Functions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

RIGHT

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

PRODUCT

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

FIND

8.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

For all*

7
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

RIGHT

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

PRODUCT

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

FIND

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

For all*

9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

RIGHT

8.8

The overall score for RIGHT is 8.8. Click to see all.

PRODUCT

8.6

The overall score for PRODUCT is 8.6. Click to see all.

FIND

8.5

The overall score for FIND is 8.5. Click to see all.

Alternatives to RIGHT

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

Known for Finding Highest Value

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

🛠 is more reliable than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Generate Random Numbers

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

Known for Exponential Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than PRODUCT

📊 is easier to use than PRODUCT

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT

Known for Calculate Factorials

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📈 is more versatile than PRODUCT

⚙ performs better than PRODUCT

⭐ is rated higher than PRODUCT