Examples for the exact formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
EXACT syntax pattern
=EXACT(s1, s2)Use this EXACT pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
EXACT in a worksheet
=EXACT(s1, s2)Returns whether two strings are exactly equal, using case-sensitive comparison.
When to use EXACT
Use EXACT when you need to return whether two strings are exactly equal, using case-sensitive comparison.
- Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
- Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.
How EXACT works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, EXACT follows the syntax EXACT(s1, s2). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common EXACT mistakes
Most EXACT issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.