NETWORKDAYS.PLUS in WPS on Windows: Introduction

NETWORKDAYS.PLUS is a workday calculation function in WPS Spreadsheet; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limits	None	Available in WPS Spreadsheet across supported versions

About This Feature

Overview

NETWORKDAYS.PLUS is a function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows for calculating workday totals from given parameters. It fits attendance tracking, project scheduling, delivery planning, and data analysis scenarios.

Core capabilities include:

Enter the NETWORKDAYS.PLUS function quickly for spreadsheet calculations.
Fill in parameters for different calculation scenarios.
Use cross-sheet references and nested formulas.
Update results automatically when source data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest WPS Office version is recommended; WPS Spreadsheet supports this function across supported versions
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	You need to be able to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit formulas in cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office → open WPS Spreadsheet → select any cell and type `=NETWORKDAYS.PLUS(` to confirm that formula input and calculation are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, you can enter NETWORKDAYS.PLUS directly, fill in parameters, use cross-sheet references, nest formulas, and get recalculated results when data changes.	Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells and can update results when the document opens or when you update them manually, but this workflow is centered on document tables rather than spreadsheet functions.	The official Google Docs page highlights Gemini writing, summarizing, and question-answering features, and does not describe a spreadsheet-style function workflow comparable to NETWORKDAYS.PLUS in Docs.	Notion formulas can calculate with properties, built-ins, and functions for database fields, but the workflow is based on database properties instead of spreadsheet cell formulas.	Acrobat can configure calculations for PDF form fields such as products and sums, which fits form automation rather than spreadsheet formula editing.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS keeps the workflow in spreadsheet cells and the formula bar, which is more direct for formula entry, references, and recalculation.	Compared with WPS: formula work is tied to Word tables, so it is suitable for document-table calculations rather than spreadsheet-style analysis.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on document writing assistance instead of a matching spreadsheet function workflow.	Compared with WPS: it supports logic and date-related calculations, but the workflow is property-based rather than cell-based.	Compared with WPS: it is designed for PDF form calculations and does not provide the same spreadsheet formula entry and cross-sheet workflow.
Official Source	—	Use a formula in a Word table	Gemini in Google Docs	Intro to formulas	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion

If you need to enter formulas directly in spreadsheet cells, reference other cells, and recalculate results as data changes, WPS provides a more focused spreadsheet workflow for this task. The other products also support calculation features, but they are mainly designed for document tables, database properties, or PDF forms.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How WPS helps
1	Attendance workday counting	HR teams, administrative staff	Count workdays between dates quickly	Enter NETWORKDAYS.PLUS in a result cell
2	Project schedule evaluation	Project managers, team leads	Estimate effective workdays in a timeline	Use the function parameters for date-range calculation
3	Cross-sheet analysis	Finance teams, operations teams	Calculate with date data stored across sheets	Use cross-sheet references in the formula
4	Complex formula combinations	Data analysts	Combine multiple calculations in one workflow	Nest NETWORKDAYS.PLUS with other functions
5	Dynamic result updates	Report maintainers	Recalculate after source dates change	Use automatic recalculation behavior

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
NETWORKDAYS.PLUS function	Available	Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	Available	Available
Advanced PDF and added benefits	Basic capabilities are available as listed on the page	More advanced capabilities and added benefits are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need to enter and use NETWORKDAYS.PLUS for daily work	Free	This function has no membership restriction in the source content
You also need more cloud storage and broader office benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable when you need more storage and additional office capabilities

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