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ROUND vs TEXT vs TEXTJOIN

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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

ROUND

Mathematical

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

TEXT

Text

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

TEXTJOIN

Text

TEXTJOIN belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

ROUND

Calculation

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

TEXT

Conversion

TEXT performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

Manipulation

TEXTJOIN 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

ROUND

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

TEXT

Administrative Staff

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

TEXTJOIN

Administrative Staff

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

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

ROUND

Mathematical Operations

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

TEXT

Text Manipulation

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

TEXTJOIN

Text Manipulation

TEXTJOIN 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

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

TEXT

Number Formatting

TEXT is known for Number Formatting.

TEXTJOIN

Advanced Text Combining

TEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

ROUND

Excel 2.0

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

TEXT

Excel 3.0

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

TEXTJOIN

Excel 2016

TEXTJOIN was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version 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

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

TEXT

Can handle dates and numbers uniformly

TEXTJOIN

First delimiter-based text joiner
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

TEXT

Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability

TEXTJOIN

The party planner of text functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

ROUND

Simple

ROUND has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

TEXT

Intermediate

TEXT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

Intermediate

TEXTJOIN has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

ROUND

Number

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

TEXT

Number

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

Date

TEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

Text

TEXTJOIN 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 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

ROUND

Excel 2019

ROUND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

ROUND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

TEXT

Excel 2019

TEXT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

TEXT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

Microsoft 365

TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

Microsoft 365

TEXTJOIN is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
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

ROUND

Web Excel

ROUND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

Excel Online

TEXTJOIN runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

ROUND

2

ROUND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

TEXT

2

TEXT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

3

TEXTJOIN needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

ROUND

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

TEXT

Number

TEXT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Text

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

TEXTJOIN

Text

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

Array

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

Boolean

TEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

TEXT

Flexible Formatting Options

Widely Compatible

Excel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms Click to see all.

TEXTJOIN

Flexible Delimiter

Ignore Empty Cells

Array Support
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

TEXT

Format String Complexity

Learning Curve

TEXTJOIN

Version Compatibility

Complex For Basic Users