DATEDIF vs WEEKNUM vs DATEVALUE
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DATEDIF vs WEEKNUM vs DATEVALUE

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Date Difference Calculations
      DATEDIF is known for Date Difference Calculations.
    WEEKNUM
    • Week Number Calculation
      WEEKNUM is known for Week Number Calculation.
    DATEVALUE
    • Text To Date Conversion
      DATEVALUE is known for Text To Date Conversion.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Not listed in Excel's function wizard
    WEEKNUM
    • Used in project timeline tracking
    DATEVALUE
    • Handles 40+ date formats

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • The function Microsoft tried to hide but failed
    WEEKNUM
    • Causes arguments about when weeks actually start
    DATEVALUE
    • Your computer's calendar in disguise

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    DATEDIF
    • Date
      DATEDIF 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
    DATEVALUE

  • 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
    WEEKNUM
    • Excel 2013
      WEEKNUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DATEVALUE
    • Excel 2013
      DATEVALUE 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
    WEEKNUM
    • Web Excel
      WEEKNUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    DATEVALUE
    • Web Excel
      DATEVALUE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    DATEDIF
    WEEKNUM
    DATEVALUE

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    DATEDIF
    • Date
      DATEDIF accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    • Text
      DATEDIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    WEEKNUM
    • Date
      WEEKNUM accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    DATEVALUE
    • Text
      DATEVALUE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DATEDIF
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days
🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKNUM
📈 is more versatile than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
📈 is more versatile than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
WORKDAY
Known for Business Day Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKNUM
📈 is more versatile than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKNUM
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
⚙ performs better than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
⚙ performs better than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
⚙ performs better than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
DAY
Known for Day Extraction
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
⚙ performs better than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
📈 is more versatile than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
📊 is easier to use than WEEKNUM
⚙ performs better than WEEKNUM
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKNUM
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKNUM