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TEXT vs TEXTJOIN vs FIND
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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 typesTEXTTEXTJOINFINDOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsTEXTTEXTJOINFIND
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*TEXTTEXTJOINFIND
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTEXT- Number FormattingTEXT is known for Number Formatting.
TEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTEXT- Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
TEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTEXT- Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
TEXTJOIN- The party planner of text functions
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 effectivelyTEXTTEXTJOINFIND
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersTEXT- NumberTEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- DateTEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values Click to see all.
TEXTJOINFINDVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*TEXT- Excel 2019TEXT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013TEXT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
TEXTJOINFINDOperating 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
TEXTJOINFINDRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTEXTTEXTJOINFINDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*TEXTTEXTJOIN- ArrayTEXTJOIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanTEXTJOIN accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.
FIND
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTEXT- Flexible Formatting Options
- Widely CompatibleExcel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms Click to see all.
TEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTEXT- Format String Complexity
- Learning Curve
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TEXT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than TEXT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
IF
Known for Conditional Statements🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
⚙ performs better than TEXT