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MAX vs COUNT vs WEEKDAY
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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 typesMAXCOUNTWEEKDAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMAX- CalculationMAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
COUNT- CalculationCOUNT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
WEEKDAY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionMAX- Data AnalystsMAX is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsMAX is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
COUNT- Data AnalystsCOUNT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersCOUNT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
WEEKDAY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAX- Finding Highest ValueMAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
COUNT- Counting Numeric CellsCOUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
WEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAX- Works with arrays since Excel inception
COUNT- Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
WEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAX- The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
COUNT- Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
WEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersMAX- NumberMAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
COUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
WEEKDAY- DateWEEKDAY 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.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
COUNT- Excel 2013COUNT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
WEEKDAY- Excel 2013WEEKDAY 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 platformsFor all*- 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 properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionMAX- NumberMAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayMAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
COUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
WEEKDAY- DateWEEKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionMAX- Simple To Use
- Versatile
COUNT- Fast And Efficient
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Widely Used
WEEKDAY- Multiple Return Formats
- Easy Date ConversionFunctions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAX- Cannot Ignore Text Values
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
COUNT- Limited To Numbers Only
- Ignores Text Cells
WEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAX
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than MAX
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is more versatile than MAX
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is more reliable than MAX
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is rated higher than MAX
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than MAX
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is easier to use than MAX
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is more versatile than MAX
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is rated higher than MAX
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than MAX
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than MAX
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is more versatile than MAX
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is more reliable than MAX
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is rated higher than MAX
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than MAX
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
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is easier to use than MAX