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EXACT vs TODAY vs DAYS
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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 typesEXACTTODAYDAYSOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsEXACTTODAYDAYS
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionEXACTTODAYDAYS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionEXACT- Case-Sensitive ComparisonEXACT is known for Case-Sensitive Comparison.
TODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
DAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionEXACT- Used in password verification systems
TODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
DAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionEXACT- The function with OCD for spelling
TODAY- The function that never lies about its age
DAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
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 parametersEXACTTODAYDAYSVersion 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
EXACTDAYSOperating 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 properlyEXACTTODAY- ~
DAYSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionEXACTTODAYDAYS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionEXACT- Precise Text Comparison
- Case Sensitive
TODAYDAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
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
TODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
DAYS
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to EXACT
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces📈 is more versatile than EXACT
⭐ is rated higher than EXACT
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction📈 is more versatile than EXACT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📈 is more versatile than EXACT
⭐ is rated higher than EXACT
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining📈 is more versatile than EXACT
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding📈 is more versatile than EXACT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text🔢 needs fewer arguments than EXACT
📈 is more versatile than EXACT
⭐ is rated higher than EXACT
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments🔢 needs fewer arguments than EXACT