How to Use the PDURATION Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Use the PDURATION Function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Sheets and select the cell where you want to display the result.
2. In the formula bar or directly in the cell, type = to start the formula.
3. Type PDURATION( to view the automatic syntax guidance, required arguments, and examples.
4. Enter the correct arguments based on the prompt, complete the formula, and press Enter.
5. Review the returned result in the cell. If the source data changes, the result recalculates automatically.

Success Criteria

• UI state: After you type PDURATION(, function guidance appears, and the result is displayed in the target cell after confirmation.
• Next actions: You can continue editing arguments, copying the formula, or nesting it with other functions.
• No side effects: Other unselected cells remain unchanged.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the formula does not start with =, if parentheses are incomplete, or if the number of arguments is incorrect, the formula may return an error.
• Environment limits: If referenced values are stored as text instead of numbers, the result may not match expectations.