How to Use the DURATION Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the DURATION function through 1 how-to topic in this guide; 1 topic is free and 0 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter and calculate the DURATION functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter and calculate the DURATION function

Entry point: Spreadsheet window → formula bar or target cell

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell to start a formula.
  3. Type DURATION( and review the syntax guidance that appears.
  4. Enter the required arguments in the prompted order and make sure the parentheses and separators are complete.
  5. Press Enter to return the calculation result in the current cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: After typing the function name, you can see syntax guidance or an active formula-entry state.
  • Next action: After pressing Enter, the result appears in the cell and can be copied, referenced, or edited further.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text instead of a formula.
  • Common mistake: Incomplete parentheses, separators, or arguments can cause an error.
  • Environment note: If referenced cell values are not in a usable format, the result may not return as expected.