Common questions about NETWORKDAYS.INTL usually involve formula errors, parameter setup, and result checking; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if NETWORKDAYS.INTL returns an error?
- Check whether the formula starts with
=. - Check whether the parentheses, separators, and argument count are correct.
- Confirm that the date arguments and holiday range contain valid dates.
- Re-enter the formula and press Enter to see whether the result returns normally.
How do I view the parameter guidance for NETWORKDAYS.INTL?
- Type
=NETWORKDAYS.INTL(in a cell. - Check whether syntax guidance appears near the formula bar.
- Fill in the start date, end date, weekend, and holiday arguments in order.
Why is my NETWORKDAYS.INTL result incorrect?
- Check whether the start date is later than the end date.
- Check whether the weekend parameter matches your business rule.
- Check whether the holiday range contains duplicate dates or non-date values.
- If the formula references another worksheet, confirm that the referenced cells are not stored as text.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NETWORKDAYS.INTL | A function that calculates net working days between two dates and supports custom weekends and holidays. |
| Weekend parameter | An argument used to define which days are treated as non-working days, using numeric codes or a text pattern. |
| Holiday range | A referenced range of date cells used to exclude holidays from the calculation. |