Compact mode
LEN vs PROPER vs MID
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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 functionLEN- Character Count CalculationLEN is known for Character Count Calculation.
PROPER- Capitalize First LettersPROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
History Comparison
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionLENPROPER- Excel 95PROPER was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
MID
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEN- One of the original Excel functions
PROPER- Inspired by proper English grammar rules
MID- Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEN- The function that teaches us size matters
PROPER- The grammar police of Excel functions
MID- The middle child of text functions
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*Operating 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 properlyLENPROPERMIDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*MID
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionLEN- Simple To Use
- Reliable
PROPER- Automatic Capitalization
- Consistent Formatting
- Easy FormattingFunctions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.
- Consistent
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLEN- Limited To Length Only
- Counts SpacesFunctions include space characters in their calculations, potentially affecting accuracy Click to see all.
PROPER- Struggles With Special Characters
- Limited Flexibility
- Limited Formatting Options
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LEN
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters📊 is easier to use than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📊 is easier to use than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
SEARCH
Known for Case-Insensitive Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📊 is easier to use than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase📊 is easier to use than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase📊 is easier to use than PROPER
⚙ performs better than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding🔢 needs fewer arguments than PROPER
📈 is more versatile than PROPER
🛠 is more reliable than PROPER
⭐ is rated higher than PROPER