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TODAY vs DAY
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*- InformationFunctions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
DAY- Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTODAY- The function that never lies about its age
DAY- The smallest unit of date functions family
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersBoth*- DateExcel 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.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
DAY- Excel 2013DAY is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel 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 platformsBoth*- 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 properlyTODAY- ~
DAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- DateExcel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTODAY- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Auto-Updates
DAY- StraightforwardExcel functions that are easy to understand and implement with clear syntax and direct results
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
DAY
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TODAY
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter
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is more versatile than DAY
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is rated higher than DAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
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is more versatile than DAY
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is rated higher than DAY
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
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is more versatile than DAY
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is rated higher than DAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
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is easier to use than DAY
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is more versatile than DAY
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is rated higher than DAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
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needs fewer arguments than DAY
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is more versatile than DAY
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is rated higher than DAY
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
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is easier to use than DAY
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is more versatile than DAY
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performs better than DAY
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is rated higher than DAY