MINUTE in WPS on Windows: Introduction

MINUTE in WPS on Windows returns the minute part of a time value; 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	This topic does not require membership

About This Feature

Overview

The MINUTE function in WPS Office for Windows helps you extract the minute part from a time or date-time value in a spreadsheet. For everyday spreadsheet work, it returns an integer from 0 to 59 and supports basic time breakdown tasks in WPS Office.

Core tasks in this guide include:

Extracting the minute from a standard time value for attendance, schedules, or logs.
Returning the minute from a cell that contains both date and time.
Using the result in follow-up calculations, filtering, or checks.
Viewing formula hints while entering MINUTE to reduce basic input errors.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download and installation
Other	WPS Office should be installed, and you should be able to open and edit spreadsheets

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and type `=MINUTE(...)` in a cell to check whether the function hint appears

Installation steps:

Open the official WPS Office download page.
Download the Windows installer.
Run the installer and complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions.
Open WPS Spreadsheet after installation and start entering formulas.

Source: WPS Office download page

Source: Download and Install WPS Office on PC

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports the `MINUTE` function in WPS Spreadsheet to return the minute part of a time value for basic time extraction and calculation.	Excel provides `MINUTE(serial_number)` and returns the minutes of a time value as an integer from 0 to 59.	Google Sheets provides `MINUTE(time)` and returns the minute component of a time value, with specific rules for literal time input.	Notion formulas support `minute(date)` to return the minute from a date value, mainly in database property formulas.	Adobe Acrobat official product pages focus on PDF editing, conversion, signing, and organization rather than spreadsheet minute extraction functions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can extract minutes directly in WPS Spreadsheet for daily spreadsheet tasks, and this formula topic is available without membership.	Compared with WPS: It also supports minute extraction, but the official guidance is centered on Excel function syntax.	Compared with WPS: It also supports minute extraction, but the official notes say `MINUTE(12:00:00)` can return an error.	Compared with WPS: It can return minutes in database formulas, but the main use case is database properties instead of a traditional spreadsheet grid.	Compared with WPS: Its official workflow is centered on PDFs, not spreadsheet formulas.
Official Source	—	MINUTE function	MINUTE	Formula syntax & functions	Adobe Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your work focuses on basic time extraction in a Windows spreadsheet, MINUTE in WPS on Windows is a direct fit. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets offer similar function support, Notion is more database-oriented, and Adobe Acrobat is aimed at PDF workflows rather than spreadsheet formulas.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Attendance time breakdown	HR and admin staff	Need to isolate the minute from check-in times	Use `MINUTE` to return the minute value
2	Log timestamp cleanup	Operations and support teams	Full timestamps are harder to review by minute	Extract the minute from date-time cells before sorting or counting
3	Follow-up formula logic	Spreadsheet users	Need to reuse the minute in checks or calculations	Combine `MINUTE` with other formulas
4	Formula learning	New users	Need a simple way to learn time function syntax	Type `=MINUTE(` to view the function hint

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Premium
Basic use of the MINUTE function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing in WPS Office	✅ Available	✅ Available
More PDF tools, templates, and some advanced capabilities	Partially limited	More benefits are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Daily spreadsheet time extraction	Free	This topic covers a basic formula and does not require membership
Broader document and PDF needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more PDF, template, or other suite benefits

To review membership plans, visit the WPS Office pricing page.