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DATEDIF vs DAYS vs NETWORKDAYS
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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 inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*DATEDIFDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDATEDIF- Date Difference CalculationsDATEDIF is known for Date Difference Calculations.
DAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
NETWORKDAYS- Calculate Working DaysNETWORKDAYS is known for Calculate Working Days.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDATEDIF- Not listed in Excel's function wizard
DAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
NETWORKDAYS- Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDATEDIF- The function Microsoft tried to hide but failed
DAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
NETWORKDAYS- The function that knows you don't work weekends
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyDATEDIFDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Technical Details Comparison
Version 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
DAYSNETWORKDAYSOperating 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
DAYSNETWORKDAYSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyDATEDIFDAYSNETWORKDAYSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*DATEDIF
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDATEDIF- Accurate Date Calculations
- Multiple Units
DAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
NETWORKDAYS- Excludes Weekends
- Holiday Aware
- Accurate
- Excludes Weekends Automatically
- Considers Holidays
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionDATEDIF- Hidden Function
- Documentation Limitations
DAYS- Only Works With Dates
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS- Requires Date FormatFunctions that only work with properly formatted date values Click to see all.
- Complex Holiday Handling
- Limited Holiday Input Format
- Regional Limitations
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosDATEDIFDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Alternatives to DATEDIF
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
⚙ performs better than DATEDIF
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
⚙ performs better than DATEDIF
🛠 is more reliable than DATEDIF
⭐ is rated higher than DATEDIF
IF
Known for Conditional Statements📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
⭐ is rated higher than DATEDIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF