DATEDIF vs TEXT vs TODAY
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DATEDIF vs TEXT vs TODAY

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Date Difference Calculations
      DATEDIF is known for Date Difference Calculations.
    TEXT
    • Number Formatting
      TEXT is known for Number Formatting.
    TODAY
    • Current Date Return
      TODAY is known for Current Date Return.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Not listed in Excel's function wizard
    TEXT
    • Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
    TODAY
    • Updates even when you don't want it to

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • The function Microsoft tried to hide but failed
    TEXT
    • Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability
    TODAY
    • The function that never lies about its age

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Date
      Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    TEXT
    • Number
      TEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    TEXT
    • Excel 2013
      TEXT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    TODAY
    • Web Excel
      TODAY runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    DATEDIF
    TEXT
    TODAY
      ~

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    DATEDIF
    • Date
      DATEDIF accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    • Text
      DATEDIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    TEXT
    • Number
      TEXT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Text
      TEXT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Accurate Date Calculations
    • Multiple Units
    TEXT
    • Flexible Formatting Options
    • Widely Compatible
      Excel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms
    TODAY
    • No Arguments Needed
      Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
    • Auto-Updates

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Hidden Function
    • Documentation Limitations
    TEXT
    • Format String Complexity
    • Learning Curve
    TODAY
    • Updates Only On Calculation
    • Limited Use

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DATEDIF
WORKDAY
Known for Business Day Calculations
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
⚙ performs better than DATEDIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
⭐ is rated higher than DATEDIF
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
⚙ performs better than DATEDIF
🛠 is more reliable than DATEDIF
⭐ is rated higher than DATEDIF