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TRIM vs INT vs PRODUCT

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

TRIM

Text

TRIM belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.

INT

Mathematical

INT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Mathematical

PRODUCT belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

TRIM

Manipulation

TRIM performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways Click to see all.

INT

Conversion

INT performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Calculation

PRODUCT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

TRIM

Administrative Staff

TRIM is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

INT

Engineers

INT is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Scientists

PRODUCT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

TRIM

Text Manipulation

TRIM is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

INT

Mathematical Operations

INT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Mathematical Operations

PRODUCT is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

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.

INT

Rounding Down To Integers

INT is known for Rounding Down To Integers.

PRODUCT

Multiplying Numbers Together

PRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

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Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

TRIM

Inspired by typewriter spacing rules

INT

Always rounds toward zero

PRODUCT

Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

TRIM

The OCD function for space management

INT

The function that hates decimal points

PRODUCT

The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

TRIM

Text

TRIM accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

INT

Number

INT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Number

PRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

1
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

TRIM

Text

TRIM accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

INT

Number

INT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

PRODUCT

Number

PRODUCT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Array

PRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

TRIM

Space Normalization

Clean Data

Efficient

INT

Simple Integer Conversion

Consistent Results

PRODUCT

Handles Multiple Arguments

Functions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously Click to see all.

Array Compatible
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

TRIM

Single Spaces Only

No Special Character Handling

INT

Only Rounds Down

No Rounding Options

PRODUCT

Can Overflow With Large Numbers

No Selective Multiplication