WEEKDAY vs TODAY
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WEEKDAY vs TODAY

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Day Of Week Determination
      WEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
    TODAY
    • Current Date Return
      TODAY is known for Current Date Return.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Essential for business day calculations
    TODAY
    • Updates even when you don't want it to
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • The function that helps you plan your weekends
    TODAY
    • The function that never lies about its age

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
    • Date
      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 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    WEEKDAY
    • Excel 2013
      WEEKDAY 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 platforms
    Both*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • Required Arguments Count 🔢

    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    WEEKDAY
    TODAY
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Date
      Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Multiple Return Formats
    • Easy Date Conversion
      Functions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats
    TODAY
    • No Arguments Needed
      Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup
    • Auto-Updates
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    WEEKDAY
    • Limited Return Options
    • Date System Dependent
    TODAY
    • Updates Only On Calculation
    • Limited Use
Alternatives to WEEKDAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY