Common questions about WORKDAY.INTL usually focus on parameter entry, date formats, weekend rules, and holiday references, with 4 high-frequency answers below.
FAQ
What should I do if WORKDAY.INTL returns an error?
- Check whether the formula starts with
=. - Check whether the parentheses, commas, and number of arguments are correct.
- Confirm that the start date and holiday range contain valid date values.
- If needed, test the formula again with only the first two required arguments.
Why is the calculated date different from what I expected?
- Check whether the weekend rule in the third argument matches your business schedule.
- Confirm whether the workday count is moving forward or backward.
- Check whether a holiday range has been included.
- Test the logic again with a known sample.
How do I exclude holidays automatically in WORKDAY.INTL?
- Create a holiday date list in the worksheet first.
- Reference that range in the fourth argument of WORKDAY.INTL.
- Confirm that every cell in the range uses a date format.
- Update the holiday list and verify that the result changes accordingly.
Can I use WORKDAY.INTL with other functions in WPS?
- Yes. You can replace the start date argument with the result of a function such as DATE.
- You can also pass the result to a function such as TEXT for display formatting.
- If you use cross-sheet references, confirm that the referenced address is valid.
- Press Enter and review the final result.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| WORKDAY.INTL | A function that returns a target date based on workday rules, with optional weekend and holiday settings. |
| weekend argument | A parameter that defines which days are treated as non-working days by number or string. |
| holidays argument | An optional parameter that specifies a holiday date range to skip during calculation. |
| cross-sheet reference | A way to reference cells or ranges from another worksheet in the current formula. |