When using NETWORKDAYS.INTL, common questions usually involve formula errors, argument settings, and result checks; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and 4 glossary terms.
FAQ
What should I do if NETWORKDAYS.INTL shows an error after I enter it?
- Check whether the formula starts with
=. - Confirm that the function name, parentheses, and argument separators are complete.
- Check whether the start date, end date, and holiday arguments use valid data formats.
How do I view the syntax hint for NETWORKDAYS.INTL?
- Select the target cell.
- Type
=NETWORKDAYS.INTL(. - Watch the formula area for the syntax hint and continue entering arguments based on it.
Why does the working-day-result not match what I expected?
- Check whether the weekend argument matches the current work schedule.
- Confirm that the holiday argument includes every date that should be excluded.
- Review the referenced date cells for text formatting or invalid values.
How to use NETWORKDAYS.INTL in WPS on Windows when the result does not change as expected after editing dates?
- Confirm that you edited the cells referenced by the formula rather than unrelated data.
- Check whether the reference type stayed correct when the formula was copied.
- Select the result cell again and review the formula to confirm that the argument range was not changed accidentally.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NETWORKDAYS.INTL | A function that calculates the number of working days between two dates and supports custom weekend rules. |
| Weekend argument | A function argument used to define which days are treated as rest days. |
| Holiday argument | An argument used to exclude additional non-working dates, either as date values or a cell range. |
| Cell reference | A formula method that refers to content in other cells and supports repeated calculations. |