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TODAY vs YEAR vs LOWER
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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 typesTODAYYEARLOWEROperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsTODAYYEARLOWER
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionTODAYYEAR- Data AnalystsYEAR is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsYEAR is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
LOWER
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionTODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
YEAR- Year ExtractionYEAR is known for Year Extraction.
LOWER- Convert Text To LowercaseLOWER is known for Convert Text To Lowercase.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionTODAY- Updates even when you don't want it to
YEAR- Works with any date since 1900
LOWER- One of the first text functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionTODAY- The function that never lies about its age
YEAR- Y2K survived and still going strong
LOWER- Makes your text feel very humble
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersTODAYYEARLOWERVersion 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
YEARLOWEROperating 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- ~
YEARLOWERRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionTODAYYEARLOWER
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionTODAYYEAR- Simple To Use
- Reliable OutputExcel functions providing reliable output ensure consistent and accurate results Click to see all.
LOWER- Simple To Use
- Consistent Results
- Fast
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
YEAR- Single Purpose
- Limited Flexibility
LOWER- Single Purpose
- Basic Functionality
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TODAY
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation📈 is more versatile than YEAR
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
COUNTBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Counter📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates🔢 needs fewer arguments than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation📈 is more versatile than YEAR
ROW
Known for Row Number Retrieval📊 is easier to use than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⚙ performs better than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR