DAYS in WPS on Windows: Introduction

DAYS in WPS is a spreadsheet date function that returns the number of days between two dates; 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

About This Feature

Overview

DAYS is a built-in date function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows. It is used to return the number of days between two dates. When you type the formula, WPS can show syntax guidance so you can complete date-difference calculations more quickly.

Core capabilities include:

Type =DAYS( to call the function and view syntax guidance.
Enter the end date and start date in the required order.
Use the formula in a worksheet cell or in the formula bar.
Let the result update automatically when referenced data changes.

This function is useful for project schedules, contract duration tracking, attendance analysis, and date-based reports. It helps reduce manual date calculations and keeps results aligned with source data in the worksheet.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheet and type `=DAYS(` in a cell to confirm that syntax guidance appears

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, you can type `=DAYS(` to start the function, enter the required arguments, and calculate the number of days between two dates with syntax guidance during input.	Microsoft Support documents DATEDIF for calculating the number of days, months, or years between two dates. It supports similar date-difference scenarios, but the documented function name is different.	Google Docs Editors Help documents `DAYS(end_date, start_date)` for returning the number of days between two dates and notes that leap days are included.	Notion Help Center documents `dateBetween()` for returning the difference between two dates in units such as days inside database formulas.	Adobe Acrobat product pages focus on PDF editing, conversion, signing, and AI-assisted document workflows rather than spreadsheet-style date functions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter the formula directly in a worksheet cell or the formula bar. Distinct: Syntax guidance appears while typing `=DAYS(`, which helps with faster formula entry for date calculations.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents a similar result through DATEDIF and date subtraction workflows, but the official page referenced here does not center on the same `DAYS` entry flow.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets provides a same-name DAYS function with a very similar argument pattern, which is convenient for users moving between spreadsheet tools.	Compared with WPS: Notion handles date differences through database formulas such as `dateBetween()` instead of a traditional worksheet cell function workflow.	Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is designed for PDF tasks, and its official Acrobat overview does not describe a built-in spreadsheet function for date-difference calculation.
Official Source	—	DATEDIF function	DAYS function	Formula syntax and functions	Adobe Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If you want to calculate the number of days between two dates directly in a spreadsheet, WPS DAYS provides a straightforward formula entry flow with syntax guidance. Google Sheets offers a closely related function pattern for browser-based spreadsheet work, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to database formulas and PDF workflows in their own environments.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How DAYS helps
1	Project duration tracking	Project managers, operations teams	Need to measure the number of days between start and end dates quickly	Use DAYS to return the date difference directly
2	Contract term calculation	Admin, legal, sales teams	Manual counting can be slow and error-prone	Reference date cells and calculate the duration automatically
3	Attendance and scheduling analysis	HR teams, schedulers	Need to calculate date spans across many rows	Apply DAYS across records and let results update automatically
4	Reporting and analysis	Finance teams, analysts	Date differences need to stay aligned with changing source data	Use formula recalculation instead of repeated manual updates
5	Learning date formulas	New spreadsheet users	Not familiar with argument order	Follow syntax guidance while entering the formula

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic use of the DAYS function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF tools and broader feature access	Some features are limited	More advanced capabilities are included
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday date calculations and basic spreadsheet work	Free	The DAYS function itself is available for regular worksheet calculations
Broader PDF tools, more cloud storage, or expanded office features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced office capabilities beyond basic formula use

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