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DATEVALUE

Known for Text To Date Conversion

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Date & Time

DATEVALUE belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Conversion

DATEVALUE performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Administrative Staff

DATEVALUE is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

Data Analysts

DATEVALUE is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Date Calculations

DATEVALUE is used for Date Calculations. Functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

Data Analysis

DATEVALUE is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2000

DATEVALUE was created in Excel 2000. Functions first released with Excel 2000 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

DATEVALUE was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Handles 40+ date formats
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Your computer's calendar in disguise

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

DATEVALUE has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Text

DATEVALUE accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

DATEVALUE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

DATEVALUE is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

DATEVALUE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

DATEVALUE runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

DATEVALUE runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.

Web Excel

DATEVALUE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

DATEVALUE needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Text

DATEVALUE accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Simple Date Conversion

Format Flexible

Functions that can work with multiple data formats and types seamlessly Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Region Format Dependent

Text Must Be Recognizable Date