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XLOOKUP vs UNIQUE vs FIND
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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 typesXLOOKUPUNIQUEFINDOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsXLOOKUPUNIQUEFIND
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*- Data AnalystsExcel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation
- Business ManagersExcel functions helpful for business management and decision making
UNIQUE
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Dynamic Array SupportXLOOKUP is known for Dynamic Array Support.
UNIQUE- Duplicate RemovalUNIQUE is known for Duplicate Removal.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionXLOOKUP- First major update to lookup functions in 20 years
UNIQUE- First array-based duplicate remover
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Makes VLOOKUP feel like using a flip phone in 2024
UNIQUE- Like a bouncer at an exclusive Excel party
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyXLOOKUPUNIQUEFIND
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersXLOOKUP- TextXLOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- NumberXLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
UNIQUE- ArrayUNIQUE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeUNIQUE accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
FINDVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*XLOOKUPUNIQUEFINDOperating 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
XLOOKUP- Excel OnlineXLOOKUP runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
- Web ExcelXLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
UNIQUEFINDRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyXLOOKUPUNIQUEFINDRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionXLOOKUP- RangeXLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextXLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberXLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
UNIQUEFIND
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Dynamic Array SupportFunctions that support dynamic array operations and spilling Click to see all.
- Handles Errors Gracefully
- Bi-Directional Lookup
UNIQUE- Removes Duplicates AutomaticallyExcel functions that automatically remove duplicates maintain data uniqueness efficiently Click to see all.
- Dynamic ResultsFunctions that automatically update results when source data changes Click to see all.
- Simple Syntax
- Automatically UpdatesFunctions that dynamically update results based on data changes Click to see all.
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionXLOOKUP- Complex Syntax For Beginners
- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Not Available In Older Versions
- Complex For Beginners
UNIQUE- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Array Spillover Needs Space
- Limited To Newer Versions
- Single Operation
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to XLOOKUP
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power📈 is more versatile than XLOOKUP
⚙ performs better than XLOOKUP
🛠 is more reliable than XLOOKUP
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup🔢 needs fewer arguments than XLOOKUP