DAYS vs NETWORKDAYS vs IFERROR
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DAYS vs NETWORKDAYS vs IFERROR

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DAYS
    • Calculate Days Between Dates
      DAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
    NETWORKDAYS
    • Calculate Working Days
      NETWORKDAYS is known for Calculate Working Days.
    IFERROR
    • Error Handling And Prevention
      IFERROR is known for Error Handling And Prevention.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DAYS
    • Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
    NETWORKDAYS
    • Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
    IFERROR
    • Created after user complaints

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DAYS
    • Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
    NETWORKDAYS
    • The function that knows you don't work weekends
    IFERROR
    • Excel's way of saying 'nothing to see here'

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    DAYS
    • Date
      DAYS accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    NETWORKDAYS
    • Date
      NETWORKDAYS accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    IFERROR

  • 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
    IFERROR
    • Excel 2007
      IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

  • 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
    DAYS
    • Web Excel
      DAYS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    NETWORKDAYS
    • Web Excel
      NETWORKDAYS 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
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    DAYS
    • Date
      DAYS accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    NETWORKDAYS
    • Date
      NETWORKDAYS accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    IFERROR
    • Error
      IFERROR accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively
    • Range
      IFERROR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      IFERROR accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DAYS
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DAYS
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
📈 is more versatile than DAYS