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WORKDAY vs WEEKNUM vs DATEVALUE
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsWORKDAY- CalculationWORKDAY performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
WEEKNUM- CalculationWEEKNUM performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DATEVALUE
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionWORKDAY- Project ManagersWORKDAY is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
- Business ManagersWORKDAY is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
WEEKNUM- Project ManagersWEEKNUM is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
- Business ManagersWEEKNUM is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
DATEVALUE- Administrative StaffDATEVALUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsDATEVALUE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
WEEKNUM- Week Number CalculationWEEKNUM is known for Week Number Calculation.
DATEVALUE- Text To Date ConversionDATEVALUE is known for Text To Date Conversion.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionWORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
WEEKNUM- Used in project timeline tracking
DATEVALUE- Handles 40+ date formats
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionWORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
WEEKNUM- Causes arguments about when weeks actually start
DATEVALUE- Your computer's calendar in disguise
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyWORKDAYWEEKNUMDATEVALUE
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersWORKDAY- DateWORKDAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
WEEKNUM- DateWEEKNUM accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
DATEVALUEVersion 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
WEEKNUM- Excel 2013WEEKNUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DATEVALUE- Excel 2013DATEVALUE 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
WEEKNUM- Web ExcelWEEKNUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
DATEVALUE- Web ExcelDATEVALUE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyWORKDAYWEEKNUMDATEVALUERequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionWORKDAY- DateWORKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
- NumberWORKDAY 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
DATEVALUE- TextDATEVALUE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
WEEKNUM- Consistent Week Numbering
- Multiple Systems Support
DATEVALUE- Simple Date Conversion
- Format FlexibleFunctions that can work with multiple data formats and types seamlessly
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
WEEKNUM- Different Week Counting SystemsFunctions use varying week numbering methods, affecting date calculations Click to see all.
- Regional Variations
DATEVALUE- Region Format Dependent
- Text Must Be Recognizable Date
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosWORKDAYWEEKNUMDATEVALUE
Alternatives to WORKDAY
DATEDIF
Known for Date Difference Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than WORKDAY
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is easier to use than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
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is easier to use than WORKDAY
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performs better than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations
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is more versatile than WORKDAY
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
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is easier to use than WORKDAY
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performs better than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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is easier to use than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting
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is easier to use than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than WORKDAY
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performs better than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
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is easier to use than WORKDAY
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is more reliable than WORKDAY
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is rated higher than WORKDAY