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MIN 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 typesMINCOUNTWEEKDAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsMIN- CalculationMIN 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 functionMIN- Data AnalystsMIN is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsMIN 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 functionMIN- Finding Lowest ValueMIN is known for Finding Lowest 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 functionMIN- First mathematical function in Excel
COUNT- Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
WEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMIN- The pessimist's favorite function
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 parametersMIN- NumberMIN 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 functionMIN- NumberMIN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayMIN 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 functionMIN- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Reliable
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 functionMIN- Only Works With Numbers
- No Text Handling
COUNT- Limited To Numbers Only
- Ignores Text Cells
WEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MIN
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than MIN
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is more versatile than MIN
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is more reliable than MIN
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is rated higher than MIN
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than MIN
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than MIN
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is easier to use than MIN
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is more versatile than MIN
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is rated higher than MIN
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than MIN
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than MIN