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How to Use the MONTH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use the MONTH function through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert MONTH from the Insert Function dialog boxFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review the syntax and parameter descriptionFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert MONTH from the Insert Function dialog box

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 MONTH in the Insert Function dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter the date parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

  • The MONTH function is inserted into the selected cell.
  • The result returns the month number for the date.
  • You can continue to copy, fill, or edit the formula.

Tips While Using

  • The parameter should be a valid date or a recognizable date serial value.
  • If the parameter format is incorrect, the result may not return normally.

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 =MONTH(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If you want to review the parameter hint, type =MONTH( and press F1.

Success Criteria

  • The cell shows the MONTH calculation result.
  • The full formula remains visible in the formula bar for editing.
  • You can fill the formula down to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Use standard English parentheses and the correct parameter format.
  • If you reference another cell, make sure that cell contains a valid date.

3. Review the syntax and parameter description

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Type MONTH in the search box.
  3. Select the function and review the syntax MONTH(serial_number).
  4. Click the help link for more details about the function.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the function name, syntax, and parameter description.
  • You can confirm how the serial_number parameter should be entered.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue entering the formula.

Tips While Using

  • The syntax description helps you verify the parameter format, but it does not change worksheet results by itself.
  • If the help page does not open, check your internet connection.