How to Use the HOUR Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the HOUR function with 1 how-to topic, including entering and completing the HOUR formula; choose the topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter and use the HOUR functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter and use the HOUR function

Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to show the result.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type HOUR( and review the syntax guidance that appears.
  4. Enter the correct argument and complete the closing parenthesis.
  5. Press Enter to return the hour result in the selected cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: syntax guidance appears after you type HOUR(.
  • Next action available: the target cell shows a calculated result after you press Enter.
  • No side effect: the original referenced cell content remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you do not start with =, the entry may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: the argument should be a recognizable time or date-time value, or the result may not calculate as expected.