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ROUND vs TEXT 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 typesROUNDTEXTMIDOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsROUNDTEXTMID
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*ROUNDTEXTMID
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
TEXT- Number FormattingTEXT is known for Number Formatting.
MID- Extracting Text SegmentsMID is known for Extracting Text Segments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
TEXT- Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
MID- Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
TEXT- Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
MID- The middle child of text functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDTEXTMID
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersROUNDTEXT- NumberTEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- DateTEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values Click to see all.
MIDVersion 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
TEXTOperating 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
ROUNDMIDRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyROUNDTEXTMIDRequired 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
TEXTMID
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
TEXT- Flexible Formatting Options
- Widely CompatibleExcel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms Click to see all.
MID- Precise Text Extraction
- Simple Parameters
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
TEXT- Format String Complexity
- Learning Curve
MID- Fixed Length Extraction Only
- Starts Counting At 1
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