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NOW vs EXACT vs DAYS
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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 typesNOWEXACT- TextEXACT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
DAYSOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsNOW- InformationNOW performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
EXACTDAYS- CalculationDAYS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionNOW- Administrative StaffNOW is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
- Business ManagersNOW is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
EXACTDAYS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionNOW- Current Date And Time RetrievalNOW is known for Current Date And Time Retrieval.
EXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
DAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionNOW- Updates approximately 86400 times per day
EXACT- Used in password verification systems
DAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionNOW- The function that never lets you forget you're late
EXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
DAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
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 parametersNOW- DateNOW accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
EXACTDAYS- DateDAYS 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
- 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 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 properlyNOW- ~
EXACTDAYSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionNOW- DateNOW accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
EXACT- TextEXACT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
DAYS- DateDAYS accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionNOW- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Updates Automatically
EXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
DAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionNOW- Updates With Every Calculation
- Can Slow Spreadsheets
EXACT- Only Returns TRUE/FALSEFunctions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.
- No Partial Matching
DAYS
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to NOW
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
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performs better than NOW
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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is more versatile than NOW
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performs better than NOW
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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performs better than NOW
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is more reliable than NOW
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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performs better than NOW
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is more reliable than NOW
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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performs better than NOW
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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performs better than NOW
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is more reliable than NOW
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval
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performs better than NOW
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is more reliable than NOW
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is rated higher than NOW
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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is more versatile than NOW
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
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performs better than NOW
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is more reliable than NOW
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is rated higher than NOW
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than NOW
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performs better than NOW