DAY in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS DAY is a date extraction function in WPS AirSheet on Windows; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	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 DAY function is a built-in date function in WPS AirSheet. It extracts the day portion from a date value and returns it as a number. When you type =DAY(, the formula area shows syntax guidance so you can confirm the required argument format more quickly.

Core capabilities include:

Extracting the day from a date: return the day of the month from a date or a date result.
Using syntax guidance while entering arguments: check parameter requirements and examples as you type.
Supporting cross-sheet references and nested calculations: combine DAY with other formulas in the same workbook.
Updating results when referenced data changes: recalculate after the source cell changes.

This function is useful for attendance sheets, date splitting, daily reporting, and day-based analysis in spreadsheets.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	Local formula calculation does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require network access
Other	You need to open WPS AirSheet and edit formulas in cells

Download & Installation

Item	Description
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Launch WPS Office, open WPS AirSheet, and type `=DAY(` in a cell to confirm that syntax guidance appears

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides the DAY function in WPS AirSheet, with formula entry and syntax guidance for extracting the day of the month from a date. It also supports cross-sheet references and nested calculations.	Excel includes the DAY function and describes it as converting a serial number to a day of the month.	Google Sheets provides `DAY(date)` and returns the day of the month for a specific date in numeric format.	Notion formulas support date-related functions for database properties. Its `date()` function returns the day of the month, while `day()` returns the day of the week.	Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Sign focus on calculated fields and date field settings in PDF forms rather than spreadsheet cell formulas.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can type `=DAY(` directly in WPS AirSheet and use syntax guidance while building the formula. Distinct: It fits spreadsheet workflows such as date splitting, references, and nested formulas.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a similar date function, but the referenced page is a function reference page rather than an in-sheet usage flow.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports DAY and clearly notes that the input should be a date cell, a date-returning function, or a date serial number.	Compared with WPS: Notion date calculations are built around database formula properties, so the workflow differs from direct spreadsheet cell formula entry.	Compared with WPS: Adobe centers its calculation features on PDF forms and signing workflows instead of spreadsheet formula editing.
Official Source	—	Date and time functions reference	DAY	Formula syntax and functions	Add calculated fields to a form

Overall Conclusion
WPS DAY works well for extracting the day from dates in spreadsheet workflows and combining that result with other formulas. If your work centers on spreadsheet cell calculations, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide comparable date-function support, while Notion and Adobe are oriented more toward database formulas or PDF form calculations.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Date splitting for reports	Admin, finance, and operations staff	A full date needs to be separated so the day can be used on its own	Use the DAY function in a cell to return the day of the month
2	Daily report summaries	Data coordinators	Source data contains full dates and is not ready for day-based analysis	Extract the day with DAY, then combine it with other formulas for summaries
3	Cross-sheet date references	Heavy spreadsheet users	Date values are stored across different sheets	Reference a date cell from another sheet and apply DAY
4	Nested formula processing	Advanced users	A single function is not enough for the full calculation	Combine DAY with other date or logic functions
5	Formula learning and correction	New users	The argument format is not familiar	Type `=DAY(` and follow the syntax guidance to complete the formula

Membership & Benefits

DAY includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items; this section outlines common differences between free access and paid plans, plus the subscription entry.

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
Basic use of the DAY function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Standard formula editing in WPS AirSheet	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced office benefits	Available within the free scope shown on the product page	Includes more advanced capabilities and higher quotas
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB, based on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Everyday date extraction and basic spreadsheet calculation	Free	The DAY function itself does not require membership for normal use
More advanced office benefits and more cloud storage	WPS Member	Suitable if you also need broader premium features, templates, or expanded benefits

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