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LEFT vs TEXTJOIN
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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 functionLEFT- Text ExtractionLEFT is known for Text Extraction.
TEXTJOIN- Advanced Text CombiningTEXTJOIN is known for Advanced Text Combining.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionLEFT- Often paired with RIGHT
TEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionLEFT- The function that discriminates against right-handed people
TEXTJOIN- The party planner of text functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyLEFTTEXTJOIN
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Microsoft 365Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
LEFT- Excel 2019LEFT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013LEFT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineLEFT is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
LEFTTEXTJOINRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyLEFTTEXTJOINRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*LEFTTEXTJOIN
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionLEFT- Simple Text Extraction
- Consistent
- Easy Text Handling
- QuickQuick Excel functions deliver rapid results with minimal processing time Click to see all.
TEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionLEFT- Limited To Left SideFunctions that only work with characters from the left side of text entries Click to see all.
- Fixed Length OnlyFunctions restricted to processing fixed-length inputs, reducing versatility Click to see all.
- Only Left Side
- Fixed LengthFunctions only process data of specific lengths, limiting adaptability Click to see all.
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to LEFT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
⚙ performs better than TEXTJOIN
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
IFS
Known for Multiple Condition Handling📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
IF
Known for Conditional Statements📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
⚙ performs better than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN