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DAYS vs DAY vs WORKDAY
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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 inputsDAYSDAYWORKDAY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionDAYS- 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.
DAY- Data AnalystsDAY is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsDAY is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
WORKDAY
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.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
WORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
DAY- Used billions times daily
WORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
DAY- The smallest unit of date functions family
WORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyDAYSDAYWORKDAY
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
DAYSDAYOperating 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
DAYSDAYRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyDAYSDAYWORKDAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*WORKDAY
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
DAYWORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
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.
DAY- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
- Single Purpose
WORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to DAYS
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation📈 is more versatile than DAYS
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
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📈 is more versatile than DAYS
🛠 is more reliable than DAYS
⭐ is rated higher than DAYS
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding📈 is more versatile than DAYS
YEAR
Known for Year 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