MONTH in WPS on Windows is a date function in WPS Spreadsheets that returns the month from a date 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 MONTH function is a built-in date and time function in WPS Spreadsheets. It extracts the month from a valid date and returns an integer from 1 to 12. You can insert it from the Insert Function dialog box, type it directly in a worksheet cell or the formula bar, or review its syntax and parameter details before using it.
Core tasks include:
- Insert the MONTH function from the Insert Function dialog box for guided formula entry.
- Type
=MONTH(...)directly in a cell for faster manual input. - Review the
MONTH(serial_number)syntax and parameter description before entering the formula.
Common use cases include monthly sales summaries, attendance records grouped by month, and date-field cleanup in worksheets.
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, updates, or online help |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheets and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheets and confirm that the Formula tab, formula bar, and fx button are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheets provides the MONTH function for extracting the month from a date through Insert Function, direct formula entry, and function help. | Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells through the Formula command, with function entry and references, but the workflow is centered on document tables rather than a spreadsheet grid. | The official Google Docs page highlights Gemini features for drafting, refining, summarizing, and answering questions in documents, rather than a spreadsheet-style MONTH function workflow inside Docs. | Notion formulas support date functions such as month() and can calculate values from database properties. | Adobe Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields for form workflows, rather than spreadsheet-style worksheet formulas. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps MONTH entry inside a spreadsheet editing workflow, with both guided insertion and direct formula typing for date processing in cells. | Compared with WPS: formula entry is tied to Word table calculations, so it is less aligned with continuous spreadsheet-style formula work. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on AI writing assistance in documents instead of a worksheet-based date function workflow like MONTH in WPS Spreadsheets. | Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are designed around database properties, while WPS is more direct for traditional cell-based spreadsheet formulas. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are designed for PDF form fields, while WPS is more suitable for repeated worksheet calculations across cells. |
| Official Source | — | Use a formula in a Word table | Gemini in Google Docs | Formula syntax and functions | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If your main task is to extract months from dates and continue working with formulas in a worksheet, WPS offers a more direct spreadsheet workflow. The other products provide calculation or automation features too, but their official workflows focus more on document tables, database properties, or PDF forms.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How MONTH Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monthly sales summaries | Sales teams, operations teams | Raw dates are hard to group by month directly | Use MONTH to extract the month from order dates before summarizing |
| 2 | Attendance records by month | HR teams, administrative staff | Date fields need to be split into a month column | Enter MONTH in a helper column to return the month number |
| 3 | Financial ledger cleanup | Finance staff | Many date records need a consistent month field | Use Insert Function or direct formula entry to extract months in batches |
| 4 | Faster template entry | General office users | Formula syntax is unfamiliar | Search for MONTH in Insert Function and fill in the parameter dialog |
| 5 | Formula learning and review | New users | Parameter format is unclear | Review the MONTH(serial_number) syntax before entering the formula |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| MONTH function entry and calculation | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced templates and broader benefits |
| AI tools | Limited access for some tools | More AI features with usage limits described on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic spreadsheet functions such as MONTH | Free | The function itself is available without membership and fits everyday worksheet tasks |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or added services | WPS Premium | A better fit for broader document workflows and added benefits beyond basic formulas |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page