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COUNT vs WEEKDAY
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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 typesCOUNTWEEKDAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOUNTWEEKDAY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*COUNTWEEKDAY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOUNT- Counting Numeric CellsCOUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
WEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOUNT- Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
WEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOUNT- Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
WEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersCOUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
WEEKDAYVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCOUNT- NumberCOUNT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayCOUNT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
WEEKDAY
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOUNT- Fast And Efficient
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Widely Used
WEEKDAYCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOUNT- Limited To Numbers Only
- Ignores Text Cells
WEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to COUNT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than COUNT
🛠 is more reliable than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📈 is more versatile than COUNT
⚙ performs better than COUNT
🛠 is more reliable than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📈 is more versatile than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT
📈 is more versatile than COUNT
⚙ performs better than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT
📈 is more versatile than COUNT