Excel DAY Function. The Excel DAY function returns the day of the month as a number between 1 to 31 when given a date. You can use the DAY function to extract a day number from a date into a cell. You can also use the DAY function to feed a day value into another formula, like the DATE function.
Distinguishing characteristics of an op-ed or column. Partly, a column is defined by where it appears, but it shares some common characteristics: Typically, it is short, between 750 and 800 words. It has a clearly defined point. It has a clearly defined point of view.
Example Op-Ed Articles. Op-ed pieces can be effective tools for getting your point across to the general public. But with your name attached to the piece, your op-ed has to be more than good -- it has to be great. Here are some examples of great op-ed pieces and the reasons why they made it to print. If you flip to the editorial page of your local newspaper, you'll see a wide variety of op-ed pieces. (article continues below). Some are well-written and persuasive, while others hover between embarrassing and inept.