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COLUMN vs WEEKDAY vs MONTH
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesCOLUMN- Lookup & ReferenceCOLUMN belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
WEEKDAYMONTHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOLUMN- InformationCOLUMN performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
WEEKDAYMONTH- InformationMONTH performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionCOLUMN- Data AnalystsCOLUMN is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ProgrammersCOLUMN is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.
WEEKDAY- Business ManagersWEEKDAY is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffWEEKDAY is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
MONTH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOLUMN- Column Number RetrievalCOLUMN is known for Column Number Retrieval.
WEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
MONTH- Month ExtractionMONTH is known for Month Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOLUMN- Essential for column calculations
WEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
MONTH- Essential for monthly reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOLUMN- The vertical cousin of ROW function
WEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
MONTH- January is 1 not 0 thankfully
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersCOLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
WEEKDAY- DateWEEKDAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
MONTH- DateMONTH accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOLUMN- ~
WEEKDAYMONTHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCOLUMN- RangeCOLUMN accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
WEEKDAY- DateWEEKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
MONTH- DateMONTH accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOLUMN- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Consistent Results
WEEKDAY- Multiple Return Formats
- Easy Date ConversionFunctions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats
MONTH- Consistent Results
- Easy To Use
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOLUMN- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
- Basic Output
WEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
MONTH- Single Purpose
- Basic Output
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to COLUMN
ISNUMBER
Known for Number Validation
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
FORMULATEXT
Known for Formula Inspection
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
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is more versatile than COLUMN
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is rated higher than COLUMN
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
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is more versatile than COLUMN
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is rated higher than COLUMN
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
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is more versatile than COLUMN
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is rated higher than COLUMN
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
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is more versatile than COLUMN
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is rated higher than COLUMN
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
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is more versatile than COLUMN
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
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needs fewer arguments than COLUMN
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is more versatile than COLUMN