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PROPER vs SEARCH
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPROPER- Capitalize First LettersPROPER is known for Capitalize First Letters.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionPROPER- Excel 95PROPER was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
SEARCH
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPROPER- Inspired by proper English grammar rules
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPROPER- The grammar police of Excel functions
SEARCH- Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.Both*Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyPROPERSEARCH
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPROPER- Automatic Capitalization
- Consistent Formatting
- Easy FormattingFunctions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.
- Consistent
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPROPER- Struggles With Special Characters
- Limited Flexibility
- Limited Formatting Options
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to PROPER
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than SEARCH
📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding📈 is more versatile than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase📊 is easier to use than SEARCH
⚙ performs better than SEARCH
🛠 is more reliable than SEARCH
⭐ is rated higher than SEARCH