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WORKDAY vs NETWORKDAYS vs COUNTIF
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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 typesWORKDAYNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIFOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsWORKDAYNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionWORKDAY- 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.
NETWORKDAYS- Project ManagersNETWORKDAYS is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
- Business ManagersNETWORKDAYS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
COUNTIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Business Day CalculationsWORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
NETWORKDAYS- Calculate Working DaysNETWORKDAYS is known for Calculate Working Days.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionWORKDAY- Essential for Project Planning
NETWORKDAYS- Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionWORKDAY- Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
NETWORKDAYS- The function that knows you don't work weekends
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyWORKDAYNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersWORKDAYNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIFVersion 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
NETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF- Excel 2013COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating 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
NETWORKDAYSCOUNTIFRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionWORKDAY- 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.
NETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF- RangeCOUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextCOUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberCOUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Holiday Consideration
- Business Calendar Support
NETWORKDAYS- Excludes Weekends
- Holiday Aware
- Accurate
- Excludes Weekends Automatically
- Considers Holidays
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionWORKDAY- Weekend Definition Limited
- Regional ConstraintsFunctions affected by regional settings and formats Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS- Requires Date FormatFunctions that only work with properly formatted date values Click to see all.
- Complex Holiday Handling
- Limited Holiday Input Format
- Regional Limitations
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosWORKDAYNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIFPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyWORKDAYNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF
Alternatives to WORKDAY
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
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates📊 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
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
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📊 is easier to use 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
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