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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDAYS- 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 functionDAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
NETWORKDAYS- Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDAYS- 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 effectivelyDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Technical Details Comparison
Version 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*
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDAYS- 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 functionDAYS- 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
Alternatives to DAYS
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than DAYS
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📈 is more versatile than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
DAY
Known for Day Extraction⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS