EXACT Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
EXACT is an Excel Text function. Checks if two text strings are exactly identical, including case.
EXACT syntax
=EXACT(text1, text2)
Arguments
text1: The first piece of texttext2: An additional piece of text (optional)
When to use EXACT
EXACT is used to clean up and reshape text data pulled from other systems before reporting on it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the EXACT function do in Excel?
Checks if two text strings are exactly identical, including case.
What is the syntax of EXACT in Excel?
The syntax is =EXACT(text1, text2). text1: The first piece of text; text2: An additional piece of text (optional).
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