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ROUND vs LEFT vs FIND
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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 typesROUNDLEFTFINDOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsROUNDLEFTFIND
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*ROUNDLEFTFIND
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
LEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
LEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
LEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
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 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*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
LEFTFIND
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
LEFT- 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
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
LEFT- 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.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than ROUND
🛠 is more reliable than ROUND
⭐ is rated higher than ROUND
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than ROUND