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UPPER vs TODAY vs DAY
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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 typesUPPER- TextUPPER belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
TODAYDAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsUPPER- ManipulationUPPER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
TODAY- InformationTODAY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
DAY- InformationDAY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionUPPER- Converting Text To UppercaseUPPER is known for Converting Text To Uppercase.
TODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionUPPER- Works in any language that has uppercase letters
TODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
DAY- Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionUPPER- The function that LOVES TO SHOUT
TODAY- The function that never lies about its age
DAY- The smallest unit of date functions family
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 parametersUPPERTODAY- DateTODAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
DAY- DateDAY 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
UPPER- Excel 2013UPPER is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DAY- Excel 2013DAY 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 properlyUPPERTODAY- ~
DAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionUPPER- TextUPPER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
TODAY- DateTODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
DAY- DateDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionUPPER- Simple Text Conversion
- Consistent Results
TODAY- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
- Auto-Updates
DAY- StraightforwardExcel functions that are easy to understand and implement with clear syntax and direct results
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionUPPER- Only Works With Text
- No Smart CapitalizationFunctions that can't automatically adjust text capitalization based on context Click to see all.
TODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
DAY
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to UPPER
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
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is easier to use than TODAY
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is more versatile than TODAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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is more versatile than TODAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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performs better than TODAY
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is more reliable than TODAY
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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performs better than TODAY
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is more reliable than TODAY
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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is more versatile than TODAY
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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is more versatile than TODAY
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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is more versatile than TODAY
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than TODAY
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is more versatile than TODAY
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is rated higher than TODAY