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TODAY vs YEAR
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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 functionTODAY- Current Date ReturnTODAY is known for Current Date Return.
YEAR- Year ExtractionYEAR is known for Year Extraction.
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
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
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*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
YEAROperating 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 properlyTODAY- ~
YEAR
Evaluation Comparison
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionTODAY- Updates Only On Calculation
- Limited Use
YEAR- Single Purpose
- Limited Flexibility
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to TODAY
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
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
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection📈 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