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TODAY vs MONTH vs DAY
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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 inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionTODAYMONTH- Data AnalystsMONTH is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsMONTH is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
DAY
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
MONTH- Month ExtractionMONTH is known for Month Extraction.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
MONTH- Essential for monthly reporting
DAY- Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTODAY- The function that never lies about its age
MONTH- January is 1 not 0 thankfully
DAY- The smallest unit of date functions family
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
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
MONTHDAYOperating 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 properlyTODAY- ~
MONTHDAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TODAY
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval📊 is easier to use than MONTH
📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⚙ performs better than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than MONTH
📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation📈 is more versatile than MONTH
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates🔢 needs fewer arguments than MONTH
📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📈 is more versatile than MONTH
⭐ is rated higher than MONTH