DAYS vs YEAR vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL
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DAYS vs YEAR vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

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
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  • Operation Type 🔧

    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    DAYS
    • Calculation
      DAYS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    YEAR
    • Information
      YEAR performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Calculation
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

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.
    YEAR
    • Year Extraction
      YEAR is known for Year Extraction.
    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
    DAYS
    • Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
    YEAR
    • Works with any date since 1900
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Supports Various International Calendar Systems
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DAYS
    • Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
    YEAR
    • Y2K survived and still going strong
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
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    • 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.
    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
    YEAR
    • Excel 2019
      YEAR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      YEAR is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      YEAR 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
    DAYS
    • Web Excel
      DAYS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    YEAR
    • Web Excel
      YEAR runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • 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
    DAYS
    • Simple To Use
    • Accurate Calculations
    • Intuitive
    YEAR
    • Simple To Use
    • Reliable Output
      Excel functions providing reliable output ensure consistent and accurate results
    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
    DAYS
    YEAR
    • Single Purpose
    • Limited Flexibility
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Complex Parameter Setup
    • Regional Limitations

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DAYS
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
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
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📈 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
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
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