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TEXT 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 inputsTEXTTEXTJOINSEARCH
Usage Context Comparison
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.
SEARCH- Case-Insensitive SearchSEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.
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
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
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
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 effectivelyTEXTTEXTJOINSEARCH
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.
TEXTJOINSEARCHVersion 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.
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
TEXTJOINSEARCHRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTEXTTEXTJOINSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*TEXTTEXTJOIN
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
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTEXT- Format String Complexity
- Learning Curve
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TEXT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than TEXT
📈 is more versatile than TEXT
⭐ is rated higher than TEXT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use 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