WPS HOUR returns the hour from a time 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 HOUR function in WPS Spreadsheets returns the hour component from a time value, a date-time value, or a reference that contains time information.
Core tasks include:
- Insert the HOUR function from the Insert Function dialog when you want to review the function category, syntax, and parameter details.
- Type
=HOUR(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar for routine spreadsheet work. - Review the syntax
HOUR(serial_number)and parameter description before entering the formula.
Common use cases include attendance tracking, time splitting, log cleanup, and report calculations in spreadsheet workflows.
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 mandatory internet connection is required for local formula entry; internet access is needed for downloads or online help pages |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheets and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that the Formula tab includes the Insert Function entry |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the HOUR function in WPS Spreadsheets, supports insertion from the Insert Function dialog, direct formula entry, and syntax review for spreadsheet calculations. | Word lets you perform calculations and logical comparisons in table cells by using formulas from the Table Layout tab, but this is oriented to document tables rather than a spreadsheet function library. | Google Sheets includes the HOUR(time) function and states that it returns the hour component of a specific time in numeric format. | Notion formulas work with database properties, built-ins, and functions for calculations, including date and time related logic, but they are used in database properties instead of spreadsheet cells. | Acrobat lets you configure calculations for PDF form fields, which is useful for form workflows rather than spreadsheet cell formulas. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps the HOUR workflow inside a spreadsheet editing environment and supports both dialog-based insertion and direct cell entry for routine time extraction. | Compared with WPS: formula use is centered on Word table calculations, so the workflow differs from spreadsheet-style function entry. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports HOUR; WPS is better aligned with a desktop spreadsheet editing flow in WPS Office. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for database property formulas than direct worksheet cell formulas. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF form calculations instead of spreadsheet-style HOUR formulas in cells. |
| Official Source | — | Use a formula in a Word table | Google Sheets function list | Intro to formulas | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your work focuses on extracting hours and entering formulas in spreadsheets, the HOUR function in WPS fits that workflow directly. Microsoft Word and Adobe focus more on document-table or form calculations, Google Sheets is closer to the same function scenario, and Notion is more oriented to database-style formulas.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attendance hour extraction | HR and administrative staff | Need to extract the hour from check-in times | Use the HOUR function to return the hour value |
| 2 | Log time cleanup | Operations and support teams | Date-time fields are not easy to summarize by hour directly | Enter =HOUR(...) in a helper column |
| 3 | Report analysis | Finance staff and analysts | Need to group or summarize data by hour | Extract the hour first, then combine it with other formulas |
| 4 | Data cleanup | General office users | Raw time fields are inconsistent | Review parameter guidance before entering the formula |
| 5 | Training and demos | Trainers and students | Need a simple way to explain a time function | Demonstrate the syntax through Insert Function |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| HOUR formula entry and calculation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional advanced office features | Some features are limited | More advanced features are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learning formulas and handling basic spreadsheet tasks | Free | The HOUR function itself is available for regular time extraction work |
| Using more advanced office tools and cloud benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need broader advanced tools, templates, and account benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page