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NOW vs PRODUCT vs WEEKDAY
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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 typesNOWPRODUCTWEEKDAYOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsNOWPRODUCTWEEKDAY
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionNOW- Administrative StaffNOW is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
- Business ManagersNOW is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
PRODUCT- Data AnalystsPRODUCT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsPRODUCT is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
WEEKDAY
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.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
WEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionNOW- Updates approximately 86400 times per day
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
WEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionNOW- The function that never lets you forget you're late
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
WEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
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 parametersNOWPRODUCTWEEKDAYVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*Operating 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 properlyNOW- ~
PRODUCTWEEKDAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionNOWPRODUCT- NumberPRODUCT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- ArrayPRODUCT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
WEEKDAY
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
PRODUCT- Handles Multiple ArgumentsFunctions capable of processing multiple input parameters simultaneously Click to see all.
- Array Compatible
WEEKDAYCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionNOW- Updates With Every Calculation
- Can Slow Spreadsheets
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
WEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to NOW
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return⚙ performs better than NOW
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
⚙ performs better than NOW
DAY
Known for Day Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
⚙ performs better than NOW
🛠 is more reliable than NOW
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
⚙ performs better than NOW
🛠 is more reliable than NOW
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
⚙ performs better than NOW
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
⚙ performs better than NOW
🛠 is more reliable than NOW
COLUMN
Known for Column Number Retrieval⚙ performs better than NOW
🛠 is more reliable than NOW
⭐ is rated higher than NOW
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
📈 is more versatile than NOW
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval⚙ performs better than NOW
🛠 is more reliable than NOW
⭐ is rated higher than NOW
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than NOW
⚙ performs better than NOW