How to Use the NETWORKDAYS.PLUS Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

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

How-to Guide

1. Enter the NETWORKDAYS.PLUS function

Entry point: Formula tab in WPS Spreadsheet → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Office and go to WPS Spreadsheet.
  2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  4. 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

  1. After typing NETWORKDAYS.PLUS(, review the syntax hint shown by the app.
  2. Enter the required parameters in order.
  3. Check that parentheses, separators, and parameter count are correct.
  4. 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

  1. Select the target result cell and type =NETWORKDAYS.PLUS(.
  2. Insert references to cells in the current sheet or another sheet where needed.
  3. Combine NETWORKDAYS.PLUS with other functions when your calculation requires it.
  4. 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

  1. Review whether the returned result matches your expectation.
  2. If the source data changes, check whether the result updates automatically.
  3. If the result looks incorrect, review parameter types, referenced cells, and formula structure.
  4. 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.