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WORKDAY vs NETWORKDAYS
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
NETWORKDAYS- Calculate Working DaysNETWORKDAYS is known for Calculate Working Days.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionWORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
NETWORKDAYS- Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionWORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
NETWORKDAYS- The function that knows you don't work weekends
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
NETWORKDAYSOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
NETWORKDAYSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*WORKDAY
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
NETWORKDAYS- Excludes Weekends
- Holiday Aware
- Accurate
- Excludes Weekends Automatically
- Considers Holidays
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS- Requires Date FormatFunctions that only work with properly formatted date values Click to see all.
- Complex Holiday Handling
- Limited Holiday Input Format
- Regional Limitations
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to WORKDAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
DATEDIF
Known for Date Difference Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than NETWORKDAYS
📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS