NETWORKDAYS in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

When using NETWORKDAYS, common questions usually involve formula entry, argument format, result checking, and usage scenarios; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a 4-term glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if NETWORKDAYS shows an error after I enter it?

  1. Check whether the formula starts with =.
  2. Check whether the parentheses are complete and the arguments use the correct separator.
  3. Confirm that the start date and end date refer to valid date cells.
  4. Press Enter again after correcting the formula.

How can I view the argument prompt for NETWORKDAYS?

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =NETWORKDAYS(.
  3. Check whether the syntax prompt appears near the formula bar.
  4. Continue entering arguments in the displayed order.

Why does the result not match what I expected?

  1. Check whether you already accounted for the default rule that excludes Saturday and Sunday.
  2. Check whether the holidays argument is missing or the holidays range is incomplete.
  3. Confirm that the referenced cells are real dates rather than text-formatted dates.
  4. Review the result again after adjusting the arguments.

Can I use NETWORKDAYS together with other formulas?

  1. Complete the NETWORKDAYS calculation first.
  2. Use its result as an argument in another formula.
  3. If needed, reference date cells from other worksheets directly.
  4. After changing the source data, confirm that the linked result updates as expected.

Glossary

TermDefinition
NETWORKDAYSA spreadsheet function that calculates the number of working days between two dates, excluding Saturday and Sunday by default.
Start dateThe beginning date used in the calculation, usually from a date cell or another date formula.
End dateThe ending date used in the calculation together with the start date to define the workday range.
Holidays rangeAn optional date range passed into the formula to exclude specified non-working dates from the result.