EOMONTH in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What should I do if EOMONTH returns an error value?

Check whether start_date is a valid date, date reference, or recognizable date serial number. Check whether months is numeric and does not include spaces or text. Re-enter the formula and confirm that the parameters are separated with a standard comma.

This FAQ covers 3 common question types about EOMONTH in WPS, including parameter format, unexpected results, and batch use.

FAQ

What should I do if EOMONTH returns an error value?

Check whether start_date is a valid date, date reference, or recognizable date serial number.
Check whether months is numeric and does not include spaces or text.
Re-enter the formula and confirm that the parameters are separated with a standard comma.

Why does the EOMONTH result not match what I expected?

Check whether the start-date cell is stored as text.
Confirm that the month offset is using the correct positive or negative direction.
Review the formula again in the formula bar and compare it with the syntax details.

How can I use EOMONTH in multiple cells at once?

Enter a correct EOMONTH formula in the first cell.
Move the pointer to the fill handle at the lower-right corner of the cell and drag downward.
Check whether relative or absolute references match your batch-calculation needs.

Glossary

Term	Definition
EOMONTH	A date function that returns the serial number for the last day of a month before or after a specified date.
start_date	The starting-date parameter in EOMONTH. It can be a date value, a date reference, or another recognizable date result.
months	The month-offset parameter in EOMONTH that moves forward or backward from the start date by a specified number of months.