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RIGHT vs CONCATENATE vs PMT
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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 typesRIGHTCONCATENATEPMTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsRIGHTCONCATENATEPMT
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionRIGHT- Data AnalystsRIGHT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffRIGHT is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
CONCATENATE- Administrative StaffCONCATENATE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsCONCATENATE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
PMT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionRIGHT- Extract Rightmost CharactersRIGHT is known for Extract Rightmost Characters.
CONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionRIGHT- Was created before LEFT function despite being less commonly used
CONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionRIGHT- The rebellious twin of the LEFT function
CONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyRIGHTCONCATENATEPMT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersRIGHTCONCATENATEPMTVersion 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
CONCATENATEOperating 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 properlyRIGHTCONCATENATEPMTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionRIGHT- TextRIGHT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberRIGHT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
CONCATENATEPMT- NumberPMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- NumberPMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- NumberPMT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionRIGHT- Simple To Use
- Consistent
- Efficient
- Reliable
CONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
PMTCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionRIGHT- Limited To Characters Only
- No Pattern MatchingFunctions unable to identify or work with text patterns or regular expressions Click to see all.
- Only Right SideFunctions that can only work with characters from the right side of text Click to see all.
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.
CONCATENATE- No Automatic FormattingFunctions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output Click to see all.
- Limited To Text
- Limited To Text OnlyFunctions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates Click to see all.
- No Delimiter Options
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to RIGHT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than RIGHT
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📊 is easier to use than RIGHT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📊 is easier to use than RIGHT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than RIGHT
📈 is more versatile than RIGHT
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase📊 is easier to use than RIGHT
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than RIGHT
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison📊 is easier to use than RIGHT