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SUM vs COUNTBLANK vs DAY
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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 typesSUMCOUNTBLANKDAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMCOUNTBLANKDAY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUMCOUNTBLANKDAYPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
COUNTBLANK- Data AnalysisCOUNTBLANK is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationCOUNTBLANK is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
DAY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
COUNTBLANK- Empty Cell CounterCOUNTBLANK is known for Empty Cell Counter.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
COUNTBLANK- Originally created to find missing data entries
DAY- Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
COUNTBLANK- The introvert of Excel functions - only looks for empty spaces
DAY- The smallest unit of date functions family
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersSUMCOUNTBLANKDAYVersion 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
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
SUM- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
COUNTBLANKOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
COUNTBLANKDAY
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
COUNTBLANK- Simple To Use
- Quick Results
- Reliable
DAYCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
COUNTBLANK- Only Counts Completely Empty CellsFunctions that only detect completely empty cells and ignore cells with spaces or formulas Click to see all.
- Cannot Count Specific Values
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
DAY
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
⭐ is rated higher than COUNTBLANK
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK
⚙ performs better than COUNTBLANK
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTBLANK
📈 is more versatile than COUNTBLANK
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval📊 is easier to use than COUNTBLANK
⚙ performs better than COUNTBLANK