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NOW vs WEEKDAY 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 typesFor all*Operation 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
WEEKDAYDAY- InformationDAY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
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.
WEEKDAY- Business ManagersWEEKDAY is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffWEEKDAY is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
DAY
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.
WEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionNOW- Updates approximately 86400 times per day
WEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
DAY- Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionNOW- The function that never lets you forget you're late
WEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
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 parametersFor all*- DateExcel 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- ~
WEEKDAYDAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- DateExcel 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
WEEKDAY- Multiple Return Formats
- Easy Date ConversionFunctions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats
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 functionNOW- Updates With Every Calculation
- Can Slow Spreadsheets
WEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
DAY
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to NOW
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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performs better than WEEKDAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
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needs fewer arguments than WEEKDAY
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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performs better than WEEKDAY
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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performs better than WEEKDAY
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is more reliable than WEEKDAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠
is more reliable than WEEKDAY
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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is more versatile than WEEKDAY
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is rated higher than WEEKDAY
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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performs better than WEEKDAY