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NOW vs DAYS 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 inputsNOWDAYSWORKDAY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*NOWDAYSWORKDAY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionNOW- Current Date And Time RetrievalNOW is known for Current Date And Time Retrieval.
DAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
WORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionNOW- Updates approximately 86400 times per day
DAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
WORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionNOW- The function that never lets you forget you're late
DAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
WORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyNOWDAYSWORKDAY
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
NOWDAYSOperating 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
NOWDAYSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyNOW- ~
DAYSWORKDAYRequired 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 functionNOW- No Arguments NeededExcel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup Click to see all.
- Updates Automatically
DAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
WORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionNOW- Updates With Every Calculation
- Can Slow Spreadsheets
DAYS- Only Works With Dates
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
WORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to NOW
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working 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
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding📈 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