# EXACT

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## Content



This function returns true if two strings are the same; otherwise, false.

## Syntax

EXACT(*text1*,*text2*)

## Arguments

The arguments are text strings.

## Remarks

This function compares the string in the first argument to the string in the second argument.
Although this function is case-sensitive, it ignores formatting differences.

## Data Types

Accepts string data for both arguments. Returns boolean data (true or false).

## Examples

`EXACT(A3,A5)`
`EXACT(R3C1,R5C1)`
`EXACT("SPREAD","spread")` gives the result FALSE

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[CONCATENATE](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionCONCATENATE) \| [Text Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functstext)