TODAY vs YEAR vs LOWER
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TODAY vs YEAR vs LOWER

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    TODAY
    • Current Date Return
      TODAY is known for Current Date Return.
    YEAR
    • Year Extraction
      YEAR is known for Year Extraction.
    LOWER
    • Convert Text To Lowercase
      LOWER is known for Convert Text To Lowercase.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    TODAY
    • Updates even when you don't want it to
    YEAR
    • Works with any date since 1900
    LOWER
    • One of the first text functions

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    TODAY
    • The function that never lies about its age
    YEAR
    • Y2K survived and still going strong
    LOWER
    • Makes your text feel very humble

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    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
    LOWER

  • 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
    YEAR
    • Excel 2013
      YEAR is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    LOWER
    • Excel 2013
      LOWER 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
    TODAY
      ~
    YEAR
    LOWER

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    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
    LOWER
    • Text
      LOWER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    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
    LOWER
    • Simple To Use
    • Consistent Results
    • Fast

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    TODAY
    • Updates Only On Calculation
    • Limited Use
    YEAR
    • Single Purpose
    • Limited Flexibility
    LOWER
    • Single Purpose
    • Basic Functionality

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to TODAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
⚙ performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
⚙ performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase
🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison
🔢 needs fewer arguments 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