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WEEKDAY vs WORKDAY vs DATEVALUE
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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 inputsWEEKDAYWORKDAYDATEVALUE
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionWEEKDAY- Business ManagersWEEKDAY is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Administrative StaffWEEKDAY is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
WORKDAY- Project ManagersWORKDAY is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
- Business ManagersWORKDAY is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
DATEVALUE- Administrative StaffDATEVALUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsDATEVALUE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Day Of Week DeterminationWEEKDAY is known for Day Of Week Determination.
WORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
DATEVALUE- Text To Date ConversionDATEVALUE is known for Text To Date Conversion.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Essential for business day calculations
WORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
DATEVALUE- Handles 40+ date formats
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionWEEKDAY- The function that helps you plan your weekends
WORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
DATEVALUE- Your computer's calendar in disguise
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyWEEKDAYWORKDAYDATEVALUE
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersWEEKDAYWORKDAYDATEVALUEVersion 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
WEEKDAYDATEVALUEOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
WEEKDAYDATEVALUERequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyWEEKDAYWORKDAYDATEVALUERequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionWEEKDAYWORKDAY- DateWORKDAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations Click to see all.
- NumberWORKDAY accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
DATEVALUE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Multiple Return Formats
- Easy Date ConversionFunctions that simplify the process of converting between different date formats Click to see all.
WORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
DATEVALUECons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionWEEKDAY- Limited Return Options
- Date System Dependent
WORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
DATEVALUE- Region Format Dependent
- Text Must Be Recognizable Date
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosWEEKDAYWORKDAYDATEVALUE
Alternatives to WEEKDAY
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates🔢 needs fewer arguments than WEEKDAY
📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
DAY
Known for Day Extraction📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
YEAR
Known for Year Extraction📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
MONTH
Known for Month Extraction📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
⚙ performs better than WEEKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WEEKDAY
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than WEEKDAY
📈 is more versatile than WEEKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WEEKDAY