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DAYS vs WORKDAY
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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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsBoth*
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
WORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
WORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
WORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyDAYSWORKDAY
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
DAYSOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
DAYSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*WORKDAY
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
WORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionDAYS- Only Works With Dates
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
WORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to DAYS
DATEDIF
Known for Date Difference Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than WORKDAY
📊 is easier to use than WORKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WORKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WORKDAY
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations📈 is more versatile than WORKDAY
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📊 is easier to use than WORKDAY
⚙ performs better than WORKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WORKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WORKDAY
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than WORKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WORKDAY
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📊 is easier to use than WORKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WORKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WORKDAY
TEXT
Known for Number Formatting📊 is easier to use than WORKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WORKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WORKDAY
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than WORKDAY
⚙ performs better than WORKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WORKDAY
⭐ is rated higher than WORKDAY
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations📊 is easier to use than WORKDAY
🛠 is more reliable than WORKDAY