DAY in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows returns the day number from a date value; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
The DAY function in WPS Spreadsheet extracts the day portion from a date value and returns an integer from 1 to 31.
Core tasks include:
- Insert the DAY function from the Insert Function dialog when you want guided input.
- Type
=DAY(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar for faster entry. - Review the syntax
DAY(serial_number)and its parameter meaning before calculation.
This function is useful for daily reports, date splitting, attendance sheets, and record tables. It helps you pull the day number from a full date and reduce manual date splitting work in spreadsheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required internet connection for local function calculation |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
Before using the DAY function, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Formula tab and formula bar are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the DAY function to return the day number from a date and supports both dialog-based insertion and direct formula entry. | Excel provides DAY(serial_number) and returns the day of a date as an integer from 1 to 31. | Google Sheets provides DAY(date) and returns the day of the month in numeric format. | Notion does not provide an equivalent DAY spreadsheet function; in Notion formulas, day() returns the day of the week, while date() returns the day of the month. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports date calculations through functions such as datePart, dateAdd, and dateDiff, but this is a form-calculation workflow rather than a spreadsheet function workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps the spreadsheet workflow simple by supporting both Insert Function guidance and direct formula entry in the same worksheet editing flow. | Compared with WPS: Excel offers the same date-extraction result, but the cited page focuses on syntax and usage rather than a guided insert workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets offers the same result, but its notes place more emphasis on accepted date input formats and numeric date handling. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for database formulas; extracting the day of the month requires date() instead of day(). | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for form and signing scenarios than for regular cell-based spreadsheet formulas. |
| Official Source | — | DAY function | DAY | Formula syntax & functions | Add calculated fields to a form |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to extract the day number from dates in a spreadsheet, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all support that task directly. WPS fits everyday spreadsheet work well, while Notion and Adobe are better aligned with database formulas or form-based date calculations.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Split a full date | Spreadsheet users | Need to pull only the day from a full date | Use =DAY(date_cell) to return the result |
| 2 | Process a date column in batches | Data organizers | Many rows need the same calculation | Enter the formula once and fill down |
| 3 | Check function parameters | New users | Unsure about syntax and parameter meaning | Open Insert Function to review the parameter description |
| 4 | Troubleshoot date errors | Formula users | The result is incorrect or returns an error | Check whether the argument is a valid date value |
| 5 | Combine with other date functions | Advanced users | Need to split year, month, and day for more calculations | Use DAY together with YEAR and MONTH |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Enter and calculate the DAY function | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Some advanced PDF and extended benefits | Limited or subject to the pricing page details | More benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily date extraction and basic spreadsheet calculation | Free | The DAY function itself can be used without membership |
| Broader office needs beyond basic spreadsheet work | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need more advanced features and added services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page