Compact mode

TRIM vs CONCATENATE vs LEFT

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    TRIM
    • Remove Extra Spaces
      TRIM is known for Remove Extra Spaces.
    CONCATENATE
    • Text Joining
      CONCATENATE is known for Text Joining.
    LEFT
    • Text Extraction
      LEFT is known for Text Extraction.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    TRIM
    • Inspired by typewriter spacing rules
    CONCATENATE
    • Predecessor to &
    LEFT
    • Often paired with RIGHT
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    TRIM
    • The OCD function for space management
    CONCATENATE
    • Making text joining unnecessarily formal
    LEFT
    • The function that discriminates against right-handed people

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