YEAR vs MONTH
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YEAR vs MONTH

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    YEAR
    • Year Extraction
      YEAR is known for Year Extraction.
    MONTH
    • Month Extraction
      MONTH is known for Month Extraction.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    YEAR
    • Works with any date since 1900
    MONTH
    • Essential for monthly reporting

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    YEAR
    • Y2K survived and still going strong
    MONTH
    • January is 1 not 0 thankfully

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
    • Date
      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.
    Both*
    • 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

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    Both*
    • 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
    Both*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Date
      Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    YEAR
    • Simple To Use
    • Reliable Output
      Excel functions providing reliable output ensure consistent and accurate results
    MONTH
    • Consistent Results
    • Easy To Use

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    Both*
    • Single Purpose
    YEAR
    • Limited Flexibility
    MONTH
    • Basic Output

Ratings Comparison

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DAY
Known for Day Extraction
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LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
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COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
🔢 needs fewer arguments than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
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WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⚙ performs better than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
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