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SUBSTITUTE vs PRODUCT vs FIND

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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

SUBSTITUTE

Text

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

PRODUCT

Mathematical

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

FIND

Mathematical

FIND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

SUBSTITUTE

Manipulation

SUBSTITUTE performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Calculation

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

FIND

Manipulation

FIND 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

SUBSTITUTE

Administrative Staff

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

PRODUCT

Scientists

PRODUCT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

FIND

Business Managers

FIND is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

SUBSTITUTE

Text Manipulation

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

PRODUCT

Mathematical Operations

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

FIND

Text Manipulation

FIND 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

SUBSTITUTE

Replace Specific Text

SUBSTITUTE is known for Replace Specific Text.

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

FIND

Text Search And Position Finding

FIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SUBSTITUTE

Excel 97

SUBSTITUTE was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Excel 2.0

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

FIND

Excel 2.0

FIND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release 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

SUBSTITUTE

Originally designed for mail merge operations

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once

FIND

Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUBSTITUTE

Find and replace's overachieving cousin

PRODUCT

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

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 effectively

SUBSTITUTE

Intermediate

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

PRODUCT

Simple

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

FIND

Simple

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

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

SUBSTITUTE

Text

SUBSTITUTE accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Number

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

FIND

Number

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

Text

FIND 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.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SUBSTITUTE

3

SUBSTITUTE needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

PRODUCT

1

PRODUCT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

FIND

2

FIND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

SUBSTITUTE

Text

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

Text

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

PRODUCT

Array

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

FIND

Text

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

SUBSTITUTE

Multiple Replacements

Case Sensitive

Precise

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously Click to see all.

Array Compatible

FIND

Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches

Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUBSTITUTE

Requires Exact Match

Complex Syntax

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication

FIND

Limited To Text Strings Only

Returns Error If Text Not Found

Functions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.