Compact mode
ISBLANK vs MONTH
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesISBLANK- InformationISBLANK belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
MONTHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsISBLANKMONTH- InformationMONTH performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*ISBLANKMONTH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionISBLANK- Empty Cell DetectionISBLANK is known for Empty Cell Detection.
MONTH- Month ExtractionMONTH is known for Month Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionISBLANK- Originally designed to detect truly empty cells
MONTH- Essential for monthly reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionISBLANK- Sometimes mistakes spaces for emptiness
MONTH- January is 1 not 0 thankfully
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersISBLANK- BooleanISBLANK accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values
MONTH- DateMONTH 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.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel 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 platformsBoth*- 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 properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionISBLANK- RangeISBLANK accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
MONTH- DateMONTH accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionBoth*- Easy To Use
ISBLANK- Reliable For Data Validation
- Simple Syntax
MONTH- Consistent Results
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionISBLANK- Limited To Cell Emptiness Only
- Cannot Detect Whitespace
MONTH- Single Purpose
- Basic Output
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ISBLANK
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
📈
is more versatile than MONTH
⭐
is rated higher than MONTH
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📈
is more versatile than MONTH
⭐
is rated higher than MONTH
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊
is easier to use than MONTH
📈
is more versatile than MONTH
⭐
is rated higher than MONTH
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval
📊
is easier to use than MONTH
📈
is more versatile than MONTH
⚙
performs better than MONTH
⭐
is rated higher than MONTH
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📈
is more versatile than MONTH
⭐
is rated higher than MONTH
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📈
is more versatile than MONTH
⭐
is rated higher than MONTH