Category Archives: Functions

The WEEKDAY Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ May 2, 2019/ Functions

It returns the day of the week corresponding to a date. The day is given as an integer, ranging from 1 to 7.

The TIMEVALUE Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ May 2, 2019/ Functions

It converts a text value to the time format that Excel recognizes. This is a decimal number ranging from 0 (zero) to 0.99988426, representing the times from 0:00:00 (12:00:00 AM) to 23:59:59 (11:59:59 P.M.).

The NETWORKDAYS Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ May 2, 2019/ Functions

Calculates the number of whole working days between two dates. This means that weekends and holidays are excluded.

The DATEVALUE Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ May 2, 2019/ Functions

It converts a text value to the date format that Excel recognizes (serial number).

The DATEDIF Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ May 2, 2019/ Functions

Calculates the number of days, months, or years between two dates. This function is only provided for compatibility with older Lotus 1-2-3 workbooks. It is a hidden function and will not appear in Excel’s autocomplete.

The YEAR Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ April 25, 2019/ Functions

It returns the year of a date, represented by a serial number. The year is given as an integer ranging from 1900 to 9999.

The MONTH Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ April 25, 2019/ Functions

It returns the month of a date, represented by a serial number. The month is given as an integer ranging from 1 to 12.

The DAY Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ April 25, 2019/ Functions

It returns the day of a date, represented by a serial number. The day is given as an integer ranging from 1 to 31.

The NOW Function

Kornilios Ampatzis/ April 25, 2019/ Functions

It returns the serial number of the current date and time.