What Day Number Does Sunday Represent in Excel's WEEKDAY Function?

Learn how Sunday is represented in Excel's WEEKDAY function using different numbering systems for accurate date calculations.

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In Excel, Sunday can be represented as 1 if using the WEEKDAY function with the default settings. Alternatively, it can be 7 if the numbering system is set to start on Monday. To ensure accuracy, use the proper format: `WEEKDAY(date, 1)` for Sunday as 1 or `WEEKDAY(date, 2)` for Sunday as 7.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How does the WEEKDAY function work in Excel? The WEEKDAY function returns a number representing the day of the week for a given date, where the numbering depends on the chosen return type.
  2. Can Sunday be represented as both 1 and 7 in Excel? Yes, depending on the WEEKDAY function's return_type argument, Sunday can be represented as 1 (default) or 7 (when the week starts on Monday).
  3. What return_type should I use to make Sunday equal 1 in Excel? Use WEEKDAY(date, 1) to have Sunday represented as 1 in Excel.
  4. How do I set Monday as the start day in Excel's WEEKDAY function? Set the return_type to 2 in the WEEKDAY function to start numbering from Monday, making Sunday equal to 7.

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