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NOW vs TODAY 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 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.
TODAYDAY
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.
TODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
DAY- Day ExtractionDAY is known for Day Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionNOW- Updates approximately 86400 times per day
TODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
DAY- Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionNOW- The function that never lets you forget you're late
TODAY- The function that never lies about its age
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
NOWDAYOperating 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- ~
TODAY- ~
DAYRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*
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
TODAYDAYCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionNOW- Updates With Every Calculation
- Can Slow Spreadsheets
TODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
DAY
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to NOW
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
⚙ performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
⚙ performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
EXACT
Known for Case-Sensitive Comparison🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
NETWORKDAYS
Known for Calculate Working Days🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
⭐ is rated higher than TODAY