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INDEX vs GETPIVOTDATA vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

INDEX

Lookup & Reference

INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Database

GETPIVOTDATA belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date & Time

NETWORKDAYS.INTL belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

INDEX

Retrieval

INDEX performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

GETPIVOTDATA

Retrieval

GETPIVOTDATA performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Calculation

NETWORKDAYS.INTL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

INDEX

Advanced Data Retrieval

INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.

GETPIVOTDATA

PivotTable Data Extraction

GETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Custom Weekend Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

INDEX

Excel 3.0

INDEX was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2002

GETPIVOTDATA was created in Excel 2002. Functions that debuted in Excel 2002 version Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

INDEX

Often used with MATCH function

GETPIVOTDATA

Created for PivotTable automation

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Supports Various International Calendar Systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX

The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple

GETPIVOTDATA

The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

INDEX

Array

INDEX accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

INDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

GETPIVOTDATA

Range

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. 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.

INDEX

Excel 2019

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

INDEX is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

INDEX is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2019

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 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

INDEX

Web Excel

INDEX 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

INDEX

3

INDEX needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

2

GETPIVOTDATA needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

2

NETWORKDAYS.INTL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

INDEX

Array

INDEX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Number

INDEX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

GETPIVOTDATA

Range

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

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

INDEX

Powerful With MATCH

Excel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities

Flexible Lookup

Excel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching

Very Flexible

Fast Performance

Powerful

Powerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation

Flexible

GETPIVOTDATA

Precise Data Retrieval

Automation Friendly

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

INDEX

Complex Syntax

Requires Understanding

Complex For Beginners

Requires Understanding Of Arrays

Learning Curve

GETPIVOTDATA

Complex Syntax

PivotTable Dependency

Functions that only work in conjunction with PivotTables Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Complex Parameter Setup

Regional Limitations