SUM vs WEEKDAY vs WEEKNUM
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SUM vs WEEKDAY vs WEEKNUM

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    WEEKDAY
    • Day Of Week Determination
      WEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
    WEEKNUM
    • Week Number Calculation
      WEEKNUM is known for Week Number Calculation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    WEEKDAY
    • Essential for business day calculations
    WEEKNUM
    • Used in project timeline tracking

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    WEEKDAY
    • The function that helps you plan your weekends
    WEEKNUM
    • Causes arguments about when weeks actually start

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM 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
    WEEKNUM
    • Date
      WEEKNUM 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
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    SUM
    • Microsoft 365
      SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

  • 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
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    SUM
    • Number
      SUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      SUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      SUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    WEEKDAY
    • Date
      WEEKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    WEEKNUM
    • Date
      WEEKNUM accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
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
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
DATEVALUE
Known for Text To Date Conversion
YEAR
Known for Year 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
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKDAY