How to Use the MONTH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the MONTH function in WPS on Windows with 1 how-to topic; 1 item is available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

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11. Use the MONTH functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the MONTH function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  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.
  3. Enter MONTH( and review the syntax prompt.
  4. Enter a valid date argument or a cell reference, such as =MONTH(A2).
  5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  6. Fill the formula down if you need the same calculation for more rows.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the target cell shows a month number from 1 to 12.
  • Next action available: the result can be used in filters, sorting, summaries, or nested formulas.

Tips While Using

  • Start the formula with =.
  • Use a valid date, a cell that contains a date, or a formula that returns a date.
  • If the result looks wrong, check whether the source value is stored as text instead of a date.
  • When the referenced data changes, the MONTH result updates automatically.