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COUNTBLANK vs TODAY vs YEAR

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

COUNTBLANK

Statistical

COUNTBLANK belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

TODAY

Date & Time

TODAY belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

YEAR

Date & Time

YEAR belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

COUNTBLANK

Calculation

COUNTBLANK performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

TODAY

Information

TODAY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

YEAR

Information

YEAR 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 function

COUNTBLANK

Empty Cell Counter

COUNTBLANK is known for Empty Cell Counter.

TODAY

Current Date Return

TODAY is known for Current Date Return.

YEAR

Year Extraction

YEAR is known for Year Extraction.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Excel 97

COUNTBLANK was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

TODAY

Excel 2.0

TODAY was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

YEAR

Excel 2.0

YEAR was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Originally created to find missing data entries

TODAY

Updates even when you don't want it to

YEAR

Works with any date since 1900
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces

TODAY

The function that never lies about its age

YEAR

Y2K survived and still going strong

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

COUNTBLANK

Range

COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

TODAY

Date

TODAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

YEAR

Date

YEAR 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 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

COUNTBLANK

Excel 2013

COUNTBLANK is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

COUNTBLANK is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

YEAR

Excel 2013

YEAR 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

For all*

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

COUNTBLANK

1

COUNTBLANK needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

TODAY

~
YEAR

1

YEAR needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

COUNTBLANK

Range

COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

TODAY

Date

TODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

YEAR

Date

YEAR accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Simple To Use

Quick Results

Reliable

TODAY

No Arguments Needed

Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup

Auto-Updates

YEAR

Simple To Use

Reliable Output

Excel functions providing reliable output ensure consistent and accurate results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTBLANK

Only Counts Completely Empty Cells

Functions that only detect completely empty cells and ignore cells with spaces or formulas Click to see all.

Cannot Count Specific Values

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

TODAY

Updates Only On Calculation

Limited Use

YEAR

Single Purpose

Limited Flexibility