How to Use the HOUR Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert the HOUR function 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 HOUR in the Insert Function dialog.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter the required parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell shows the result of the HOUR function.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, press Enter, or fill the formula down.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select the target cell first, the formula may be inserted in the wrong location.
• Environment note: If the worksheet is read-only, you cannot write the formula into the cell.

2. Type the HOUR formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =HOUR(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review parameter guidance, type =HOUR( and check the on-screen prompt.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculated result instead of plain text.
• What you can do next: You can copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Using nonstandard punctuation or missing a parenthesis can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
• Environment note: The referenced value should be a recognizable time or date-time value.

3. Review HOUR syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Search for HOUR.
3. Select the function and review the syntax HOUR(serial_number).
4. Confirm the parameter format before finishing the formula setup.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the HOUR function name, syntax, and parameter description.
• What you can do next: You can insert the function immediately or return to the worksheet and type it manually.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Checking only the function name without confirming the parameter format can lead to unexpected results.
• Environment note: For different data formats, confirm first that the cell contains a valid time value.