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WEEKDAY vs FIND vs WEEKNUM
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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 typesWEEKDAYFINDWEEKNUMOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsWEEKDAYFIND- ManipulationFIND performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
WEEKNUM- CalculationWEEKNUM performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*WEEKDAYFINDWEEKNUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
FIND- Text Search And Position FindingFIND is known for Text Search And Position Finding.
WEEKNUM- Week Number CalculationWEEKNUM is known for Week Number Calculation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
FIND- Can search from left to right and right to left
WEEKNUM- Used in project timeline tracking
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionWEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
FIND- Sometimes finds things you wish stayed hidden
WEEKNUM- Causes arguments about when weeks actually start
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 parametersWEEKDAY- DateWEEKDAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
FIND- NumberFIND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextFIND accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
WEEKNUM- DateWEEKNUM 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 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 properlyWEEKDAYFINDWEEKNUMRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionWEEKDAY- DateWEEKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
FIND- TextFIND accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberFIND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
WEEKNUM- DateWEEKNUM accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Multiple Return Formats
- Easy Date ConversionFunctions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats
FIND- Easy To Use For Basic Text Searches
- Case-Sensitive Search Capability
WEEKNUM- Consistent Week Numbering
- Multiple Systems Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
FIND- Limited To Text Strings Only
- Returns Error If Text Not FoundFunctions that produce errors when searched text is not present Click to see all.
WEEKNUM
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to WEEKDAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
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is easier to use 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
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
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is easier to use than WEEKDAY
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performs better than WEEKDAY
DAY
Known for Day 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
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
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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