How to Use the DAY Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use the DAY function through 1 how-to topic, including 1 free topic and 0 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index to complete formula entry and calculation.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Use the DAY function to extract the day of the monthFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the DAY function to extract the day of the month

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
  2. Type = to begin the formula.
  3. Type DAY( and review the syntax prompt and parameter guidance.
  4. Enter a valid date argument or cell reference, such as =DAY(A2).
  5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter to return the result in the cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell shows an integer from 1 to 31.
  • What you can do next: You can copy the formula, fill it down, or combine it with other functions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Entering text without starting with = or leaving parentheses incomplete.
  • Parameter check: Make sure the argument is a valid date value, a date cell reference, or a formula result recognized as a date.
  • Result check: If the result looks incorrect, check whether the referenced cell stores the date as text.