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TODAY vs DAYS vs ROUNDUP
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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 typesTODAYDAYSROUNDUPOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsTODAYDAYSROUNDUP
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*DAYSROUNDUP
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
DAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
ROUNDUP- Ceiling RoundingROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
DAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
ROUNDUP- Originally Designed for Financial Calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTODAY- The function that never lies about its age
DAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
ROUNDUP- When Optimists Do Math
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 parametersTODAYDAYSROUNDUPVersion 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
DAYSROUNDUPOperating 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
TODAYDAYSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyTODAY- ~
DAYSROUNDUPRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionTODAYDAYSROUNDUP
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTODAYDAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
ROUNDUP- Simple To Use
- Consistent Results
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
DAYS- Only Works With Dates
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
ROUNDUP
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TODAY
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days📈 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
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation📈 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
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📈 is more versatile than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS