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CONCATENATE 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 functionCONCATENATE- Text JoiningCONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
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 functionCONCATENATE- Predecessor to &
TEXTJOIN- First delimiter-based text joiner
SEARCH- Was inspired by word processing software
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Making text joining unnecessarily formal
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 effectivelyCONCATENATETEXTJOINSEARCH
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*CONCATENATE- Excel 2019CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013CONCATENATE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365CONCATENATE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCONCATENATE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online 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
CONCATENATETEXTJOINSEARCHRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCONCATENATETEXTJOINSEARCHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*TEXTJOIN
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- Simple Text Combining
- Clear Syntax
- Simple To Use
- Flexible Text Combination
TEXTJOIN- Flexible Delimiter
- Ignore Empty Cells
- Array Support
SEARCH- Case Insensitive
- Flexible Search Options
- Returns Position
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCATENATE- No Automatic FormattingFunctions that don't automatically adjust the format of their output Click to see all.
- Limited To Text
- Limited To Text OnlyFunctions that exclusively work with text data and cannot process numbers or dates Click to see all.
- No Delimiter Options
TEXTJOIN- Version Compatibility
- Complex For Basic Users
SEARCH
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCONCATENATETEXTJOINSEARCHPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyCONCATENATETEXTJOINSEARCHReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingCONCATENATETEXTJOINSEARCH
Alternatives to CONCATENATE
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
⭐ is rated higher than TEXTJOIN
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📊 is easier to use than TEXTJOIN
🛠 is more reliable than TEXTJOIN
IFS
Known for Multiple Condition Handling📈 is more versatile 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
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
MATCH
Known for Position Finding📈 is more versatile than TEXTJOIN