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WEEKDAY vs DAYS 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

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Date & Time

Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations
Operation Type 🔧

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

WEEKDAY

Conversion

WEEKDAY performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

DAYS

Calculation

DAYS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

YEAR

Information

YEAR 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 function

WEEKDAY

Business Managers

WEEKDAY is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

Administrative Staff

WEEKDAY is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

DAYS

Business Managers

DAYS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

Project Managers

DAYS is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.

YEAR

Data Analysts

YEAR is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Financial Professionals

YEAR is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Date Calculations

Functions for working with dates and time calculations

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.

DAYS

Calculate Days Between Dates

DAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.

YEAR

Year Extraction

YEAR is known for Year Extraction.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

WEEKDAY

Excel 2.0

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

DAYS

Excel 2013

DAYS was created in Excel 2013. Functions added in the Excel 2013 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

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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

WEEKDAY

Essential for business day calculations

DAYS

Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations

YEAR

Works with any date since 1900
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

WEEKDAY

The function that helps you plan your weekends

DAYS

Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel

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

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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

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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.

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

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

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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

1

WEEKDAY needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

DAYS

2

DAYS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

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

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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

DAYS

Simple To Use

Accurate Calculations

Intuitive

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

WEEKDAY

Limited Return Options

Date System Dependent

DAYS

Only Works With Dates

Limited Functionality

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

YEAR

Single Purpose

Limited Flexibility

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to WEEKDAY

Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval

📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY

Known for Week Number Calculation

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Current Date Return

📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY

⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY

Known for Text To Date Conversion

Known for Day Extraction

📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY

⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY

🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY

Known for Month Extraction

📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY

⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY

🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY

📈 is more versatile than WEEKDAY

⭐ is rated higher than WEEKDAY

Known for Converting Text To Uppercase

📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY

⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY

Known for Conditional Statements

🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKDAY

📈 is more versatile than WEEKDAY

⭐ is rated higher than WEEKDAY