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EXACT 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 typesEXACTDAYSNETWORKDAYSOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsEXACTDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionEXACTDAYS- Business ManagersDAYS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Project ManagersDAYS is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionEXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
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 functionEXACT- Used in password verification systems
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 functionEXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
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 effectivelyEXACTDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersEXACTDAYSNETWORKDAYSVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*Operating 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 functionEXACTDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionEXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
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 functionEXACT- Only Returns TRUE/FALSEFunctions that provide only yes/no answers without additional information Click to see all.
- No Partial Matching
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 scenariosEXACTDAYSNETWORKDAYS
Alternatives to EXACT
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation📈 is more versatile than DAYS
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than DAYS
📈 is more versatile than DAYS
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📈 is more versatile than DAYS
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📈 is more versatile than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS
DAY
Known for Day Extraction⚙ performs better than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding📈 is more versatile than DAYS
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations📈 is more versatile than DAYS
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📈 is more versatile than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS