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INDEX_MATCH vs GETPIVOTDATA vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

INDEX_MATCH

Lookup & Reference

INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Database

GETPIVOTDATA belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date & Time

NETWORKDAYS.INTL belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

INDEX_MATCH

Retrieval

INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Retrieval

GETPIVOTDATA performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Calculation

NETWORKDAYS.INTL performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Business Managers

Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making

INDEX_MATCH

Data Analysts

INDEX_MATCH is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Data Analysts

GETPIVOTDATA is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Project Managers

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Data Lookup

INDEX_MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

Data Analysis

INDEX_MATCH is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Data Analysis

GETPIVOTDATA is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is used for Date Calculations. Functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Two-Way Lookup Power

INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.

GETPIVOTDATA

PivotTable Data Extraction

GETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Custom Weekend Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 95

INDEX_MATCH was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2002

GETPIVOTDATA was created in Excel 2002. Functions that debuted in Excel 2002 version Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas

GETPIVOTDATA

Created for PivotTable automation

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Supports Various International Calendar Systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated

GETPIVOTDATA

The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

INDEX_MATCH

Array

INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Range

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 2019

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

Microsoft 365

INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Excel 2019

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

INDEX_MATCH

Web Excel

INDEX_MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

INDEX_MATCH

3

INDEX_MATCH needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

2

GETPIVOTDATA needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

2

NETWORKDAYS.INTL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

INDEX_MATCH

Range

INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Number

INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Array

INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

GETPIVOTDATA

Range

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Text

GETPIVOTDATA accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations Click to see all.

Number

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

More Flexible Than VLOOKUP

Can Search Both Ways

Better Performance

Column Independent

GETPIVOTDATA

Precise Data Retrieval

Automation Friendly

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Flexible Weekend Definition

Holiday Support

Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Requires Two Functions

Steeper Learning Curve

Complex Syntax

GETPIVOTDATA

Complex Syntax

PivotTable Dependency

Functions that only work in conjunction with PivotTables Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Complex Parameter Setup

Regional Limitations