# EXACT

## 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