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How to Use the EOMONTH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics for using EOMONTH in WPS Spreadsheet, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

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

How-to Guide

1. Insert EOMONTH 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 EOMONTH in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

  • The selected cell now contains the EOMONTH function.
  • A result is returned after the parameters are confirmed.
  • The formula can be edited further or filled down to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • start_date should be a valid date or a date reference.
  • A positive months value returns a later month-end, and a negative value returns an earlier month-end.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell area → Formula bar

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

Success Criteria

  • The cell displays a calculated result.
  • The full formula is visible in the formula bar.
  • The formula can be copied to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Separate parameters with a standard comma.
  • If the date is stored as text, the result may not match expectations.

3. Review the syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter EOMONTH in the search box.
  3. Select the function and review the syntax: EOMONTH(start_date, months).
  4. Click the help link for the function to view more details.

Success Criteria

  • The function name, syntax, and parameter positions are visible.
  • You can distinguish the meanings of start_date and months.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue entering the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Reviewing the syntax is useful when you use the function for the first time.
  • The help details are useful when checking parameter-entry issues.