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How to Use the EDATE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use the EDATE function in 3 how-to topics, all available directly in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, with 3 free items and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Insert EDATE from the Insert Function dialogFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Check the syntax and parameter detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert EDATE from the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  3. Search for EDATE in the Insert Function dialog.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell contains an EDATE formula.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing parameters, press Enter, or fill the formula down.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: A misspelled function name can make the function harder to find.
  • Environment note: The current worksheet must be editable.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =EDATE(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to review the parameter hint, type =EDATE( and then press F1.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows the calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula to other cells for batch use.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Use an English comma as the parameter separator.
  • Environment note: The start date should be a valid date value or content that can participate in date calculation.

3. Check the syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter EDATE in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review the syntax EDATE(start_date, months).
  4. Open the related help entry for more details if needed.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax, and parameter area.
  • Next action available: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the wrong function is selected, the description shown will not match EDATE.