WEEKDAY vs DAYS vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL
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WEEKDAY vs DAYS vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Day Of Week Determination
      WEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
    DAYS
    • Calculate Days Between Dates
      DAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Custom Weekend Calculations
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Essential for business day calculations
    DAYS
    • Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Supports Various International Calendar Systems

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • The function that helps you plan your weekends
    DAYS
    • Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

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

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    WEEKDAY
    • Excel 2019
      WEEKDAY is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      WEEKDAY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      WEEKDAY is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DAYS
    • Excel 2019
      DAYS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      DAYS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      DAYS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Excel 2010
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 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
    WEEKDAY
    • Web Excel
      WEEKDAY runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    DAYS
    • Web Excel
      DAYS 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
    WEEKDAY
    DAYS
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Date
      Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Number
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Multiple Return Formats
    • Easy Date Conversion
      Functions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats
    DAYS
    • Simple To Use
    • Accurate Calculations
    • Intuitive
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Flexible Weekend Definition
    • Holiday Support
      Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Limited Return Options
    • Date System Dependent
    DAYS
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Complex Parameter Setup
    • Regional Limitations

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to WEEKDAY
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DAYS
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
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
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS