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NETWORKDAYS vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL vs AVERAGEIFS
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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 typesNETWORKDAYSNETWORKDAYS.INTLAVERAGEIFS- StatisticalAVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionNETWORKDAYS- Project ManagersNETWORKDAYS is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
- Business ManagersNETWORKDAYS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Business ManagersNETWORKDAYS.INTL is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Project ManagersNETWORKDAYS.INTL is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
AVERAGEIFS- Data AnalystsAVERAGEIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsAVERAGEIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionNETWORKDAYSNETWORKDAYS.INTLAVERAGEIFS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionNETWORKDAYS- Calculate Working DaysNETWORKDAYS is known for Calculate Working Days.
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Custom Weekend CalculationsNETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.
AVERAGEIFS- Multiple Criteria Based AverageAVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionNETWORKDAYS- Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Supports Various International Calendar Systems
AVERAGEIFS- Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionNETWORKDAYS- The function that knows you don't work weekends
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Makes Workaholics Question Weekends
AVERAGEIFS- Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyNETWORKDAYSNETWORKDAYS.INTLAVERAGEIFS
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersNETWORKDAYS- DateNETWORKDAYS accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- DateNETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
AVERAGEIFS- NumberAVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayAVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeAVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.NETWORKDAYS- Excel 2019NETWORKDAYS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016NETWORKDAYS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013NETWORKDAYS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Excel 2010NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version
AVERAGEIFS- Excel 2007AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 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
NETWORKDAYS- Web ExcelNETWORKDAYS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
AVERAGEIFS- Web ExcelAVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
- Excel OnlineAVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
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 functionNETWORKDAYS- DateNETWORKDAYS accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- DateNETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
- NumberNETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
AVERAGEIFS- NumberAVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArrayAVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- RangeAVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionNETWORKDAYS- Excludes Weekends
- Holiday Aware
- Accurate
- Excludes Weekends Automatically
- Considers Holidays
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Flexible Weekend Definition
- Holiday SupportExcel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations
AVERAGEIFS- Flexible Criteria Selection
- Multiple Condition Support
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering
- Flexible Range SelectionFunctions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly
- Easy To Use With Multiple CriteriaFunctions that handle multiple conditions efficiently
- Versatile For Complex Analysis
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionNETWORKDAYS- Requires Date FormatFunctions that only work with properly formatted date values Click to see all.
- Complex Holiday Handling
- Limited Holiday Input Format
- Regional Limitations
NETWORKDAYS.INTL- Complex Parameter Setup
- Regional Limitations
AVERAGEIFS- Complex Syntax
- Limited Data Type SupportFunctions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Numeric Values Only
- Limited To Numerical Data Only
- Requires Careful Range Selection
Ratings Comparison
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useNETWORKDAYSNETWORKDAYS.INTLAVERAGEIFSVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosNETWORKDAYSNETWORKDAYS.INTLAVERAGEIFSPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyNETWORKDAYSNETWORKDAYS.INTLAVERAGEIFS
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WORKDAY
Known for Business Day Calculations
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is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
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performs better than NETWORKDAYS
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is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
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performs better than NETWORKDAYS
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
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is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
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performs better than NETWORKDAYS
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is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
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is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
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is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
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is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
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performs better than NETWORKDAYS
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is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
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NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
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is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
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is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
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is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
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is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
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performs better than NETWORKDAYS
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is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
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is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
DATEDIF
Known for Date Difference Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than NETWORKDAYS
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is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
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is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
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performs better than NETWORKDAYS
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is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
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is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention
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is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS