Use NETWORKDAYS.PLUS through 4 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. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter the NETWORKDAYS.PLUS function | Free |
| 2 | 2. Fill in the function parameters | Free |
| 3 | 3. Use cross-sheet references and nested formulas | Free |
| 4 | 4. Check and update the calculation result | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter the NETWORKDAYS.PLUS function
Entry point: Formula tab in WPS Spreadsheet → formula bar
- Open WPS Office and go to WPS Spreadsheet.
- Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
- Type
=in the formula bar or directly in the cell. - Continue with
NETWORKDAYS.PLUS(to begin the formula.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the selected cell enters formula editing mode.
- What you can do next: you can continue entering parameters and complete the formula.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you do not start with
=, the content may be treated as plain text.
2. Fill in the function parameters
Entry point: formula input hint in the formula bar
- After typing
NETWORKDAYS.PLUS(, review the syntax hint shown by the app. - Enter the required parameters in order.
- Check that parentheses, separators, and parameter count are correct.
- Press Enter to confirm the formula.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the cell shows a calculation result instead of an error.
- What you can do next: you can select the cell again to review or edit the formula.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: unmatched parentheses or missing separators can cause formula errors.
3. Use cross-sheet references and nested formulas
Entry point: formula bar → cell reference input
- Select the target result cell and type
=NETWORKDAYS.PLUS(. - Insert references to cells in the current sheet or another sheet where needed.
- Combine NETWORKDAYS.PLUS with other functions when your calculation requires it.
- Press Enter to confirm the completed formula.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the formula bar shows the reference relationship or nested structure.
- What you can do next: after changing referenced cells, you can observe the result update.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: referencing the wrong cell changes the calculation result directly.
4. Check and update the calculation result
Entry point: result cell and formula bar
- Review whether the returned result matches your expectation.
- If the source data changes, check whether the result updates automatically.
- If the result looks incorrect, review parameter types, referenced cells, and formula structure.
- Recalculate the sheet when needed to refresh the result.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the result updates when data changes, or returns to the expected value after recalculation.
- What you can do next: you can continue editing, copying, or reusing the formula.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: numbers stored as text or circular references can cause unexpected results.