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Feature

Text

=EXACT()

Syntax

Logical

=IF()

★ Winner

Syntax

Category

Text text

Logical logical

Popularity

30 / 100

95 / 100

Views

◉ 30 views

◉ 69 views

Output

Logical

Mixed

Version

All versions

Volatile

Dynamic Array

Description

Compares two text strings and returns TRUE if they are exactly the same, FALSE otherwise. EXACT is case-sensitive but ignores formatting differences. Use EXACT to test text being entered into a document.

How to use the IF function in Excel to make logical comparisons between data values.

Syntax

=EXACT(text1, text2)

=IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false])

Arguments

2 Arguments

text1 text2

3 Arguments

logical_test value_if_true value_if_false (Optional)

Examples

Tips

★ Recommendation — Winner: =IF()

=IF() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =IF()