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SUM vs TODAY vs MONTH
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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 typesSUMTODAYMONTHOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUMTODAYMONTH
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionSUM- Data AnalystsSUM is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersSUM is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
TODAYMONTHPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUM- Data AnalysisSUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
TODAYMONTH
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUM- Basic Arithmetic CalculationsSUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
TODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
MONTH- Month ExtractionMONTH is known for Month Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUM- Most commonly used function in Excel
TODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
MONTH- Essential for monthly reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUM- Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
TODAY- The function that never lies about its age
MONTH- January is 1 not 0 thankfully
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
SUM- Excel 2013SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineSUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
MONTHOperating 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 properlySUMTODAY- ~
MONTHRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSUM- NumberSUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
- RangeSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArraySUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
TODAYMONTH
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUM- Easy To Use
- Widely Recognized
- Versatile
- Fast Calculation
TODAYMONTH- Consistent Results
- Easy To Use
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUM- Limited To Numbers Only
- Cannot Handle Text
- No Text Handling
TODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
MONTH- Single Purpose
- Basic Output
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUM
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
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
DAY
Known for Day Extraction🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
⚙ performs better than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
YEAR
Known for Year 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
RAND
Known for Generate Random Numbers📈 is more versatile than TODAY
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells🔢 needs fewer arguments than TODAY
📈 is more versatile than TODAY
🛠 is more reliable than TODAY
⭐ is rated higher than TODAY