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MID

Known for Extracting Text Segments

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

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

Text

MID belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

Manipulation

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

Usage Context

For whom 👥

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

Administrative Staff

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

Data Analysts

MID is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Text Manipulation

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

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 3.0

MID was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

MID was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Used in early database systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The middle child of text functions

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Simple

MID has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Text

MID accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

Excel 2019

MID is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

MID is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

MID is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

MID runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

MID runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.

Web Excel

MID runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

3

MID needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Text

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

Number

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Precise Text Extraction

Simple Parameters
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Fixed Length Extraction Only

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