How to Use the NOW Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the NOW function with 1 how-to topic, including 1 free topic and 0 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps below.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Use the NOW functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the NOW function

Entry point: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type the = sign in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type NOW( and review the syntax hint shown in the interface.
  4. Complete the function and press Enter to return the current date and time.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell shows a current date and time value.
  • What you can do next: The result can be used in other formulas, references, or formatting settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: The result depends on system time and worksheet recalculation status.