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YEAR vs MONTH
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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 functionYEAR- Year ExtractionYEAR is known for Year Extraction.
MONTH- Month ExtractionMONTH is known for Month Extraction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionYEAR- Works with any date since 1900
MONTH- Essential for monthly reporting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionYEAR- Y2K survived and still going strong
MONTH- January is 1 not 0 thankfully
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.Both*Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionYEAR- Simple To Use
- Reliable OutputExcel functions providing reliable output ensure consistent and accurate results Click to see all.
MONTH- Consistent Results
- Easy To Use
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionBoth*- Single Purpose
YEAR- Limited Flexibility
MONTH- Basic Output
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to 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
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection📈 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
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than YEAR
📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher than YEAR
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return📈 is more versatile than YEAR
⭐ is rated higher 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