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TODAY vs DAYS vs WEEKNUM
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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 inputsTODAYDAYSWEEKNUM
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*DAYSWEEKNUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
DAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
WEEKNUM- Week Number CalculationWEEKNUM is known for Week Number Calculation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
DAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
WEEKNUM- Used in project timeline tracking
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTODAY- The function that never lies about its age
DAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
WEEKNUM- Causes arguments about when weeks actually start
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
DAYSWEEKNUMOperating 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- ~
DAYSWEEKNUMRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTODAYDAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
WEEKNUM- Consistent Week Numbering
- Multiple Systems Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
DAYS- Only Works With Dates
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
WEEKNUM
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TODAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than TODAY
📈 is more versatile 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
DAY
Known for Day 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
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation🔢 needs fewer arguments 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