COUNTBLANK vs DAY vs LOWER
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COUNTBLANK vs DAY vs LOWER

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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 types
    COUNTBLANK
    • Statistical
      COUNTBLANK belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    DAY
    LOWER
    • Text
      LOWER belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    COUNTBLANK
    • Calculation
      COUNTBLANK performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    DAY
    • Information
      DAY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
    LOWER
    • Manipulation
      LOWER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTBLANK
    • Empty Cell Counter
      COUNTBLANK is known for Empty Cell Counter.
    DAY
    • Day Extraction
      DAY is known for Day Extraction.
    LOWER
    • Convert Text To Lowercase
      LOWER is known for Convert Text To Lowercase.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTBLANK
    • Originally created to find missing data entries
    DAY
    • Used billions times daily
    LOWER
    • One of the first text functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTBLANK
    • The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces
    DAY
    • The smallest unit of date functions family
    LOWER
    • Makes your text feel very humble

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    COUNTBLANK
    • Range
      COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    DAY
    • Date
      DAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    LOWER

  • 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
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    COUNTBLANK
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTBLANK 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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    COUNTBLANK
    • Range
      COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    DAY
    • Date
      DAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    LOWER
    • Text
      LOWER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTBLANK
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
🔢 needs fewer arguments than DAY
📈 is more versatile than DAY
⭐ is rated higher than DAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📈 is more versatile than DAY
⭐ is rated higher than DAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DAY
📈 is more versatile than DAY
⭐ is rated higher than DAY
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
📈 is more versatile than DAY
⭐ is rated higher than DAY
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
📈 is more versatile than DAY
⭐ is rated higher than DAY
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📈 is more versatile than DAY
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DAY
📈 is more versatile than DAY
⚙ performs better than DAY
⭐ is rated higher than DAY
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
📈 is more versatile than DAY