LEFT vs SEARCH

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

  Both*

  • Text

    Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

• Operation Type 🔧

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

  Both*

  • Manipulation

    Functions that modify and transform data in different ways