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SUBSTITUTE vs TEXTJOIN 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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUBSTITUTE- Replace Specific TextSUBSTITUTE is known for Replace Specific Text.
TEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUBSTITUTE- Originally designed for mail merge operations
TEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUBSTITUTE- Find and replace's overachieving cousin
TEXTJOIN- The party planner of text 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 effectivelySUBSTITUTETEXTJOINSEARCH
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*SUBSTITUTE- Excel 2019SUBSTITUTE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013SUBSTITUTE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
TEXTJOINSEARCHOperating 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
SUBSTITUTETEXTJOINSEARCHRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUBSTITUTETEXTJOINSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
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Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUBSTITUTE- Multiple Replacements
- Case Sensitive
- Precise
TEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUBSTITUTE- Requires Exact Match
- Complex Syntax
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosSUBSTITUTETEXTJOINSEARCH
Alternatives to SUBSTITUTE
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE
⚙ performs better than SUBSTITUTE
PROPER
Known for Capitalize First Letters📊 is easier to use than SUBSTITUTE