MOD vs WEEKDAY vs TODAY
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MOD vs WEEKDAY vs TODAY

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MOD
    • Division Remainder Calculations
      MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
    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
    MOD
    • Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
    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
    MOD
    • The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
    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
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    WEEKDAY
    • Date
      WEEKDAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY 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
    MOD
    • Excel 2013
      MOD is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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
    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
    MOD
    WEEKDAY
    TODAY
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  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    WEEKDAY
    • Date
      WEEKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MOD
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKDAY
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation
DATEVALUE
Known for Text To Date Conversion
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
📈 is more versatile than WEEKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKDAY
CLEAN
Known for Removing Non-Printable Characters