WORKDAY in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common WORKDAY questions usually focus on formula errors, date formats, holiday settings, and result checks; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and 4 glossary terms.

FAQ

What should I do if WORKDAY returns an error?

  1. Check whether the formula starts with =.
  2. Check whether the parentheses, commas, and argument count are correct.
  3. Confirm that the start date and holiday range contain valid dates.
  4. Press Enter again after correction, and use the syntax prompt if needed.

Why is the returned date different from what I expected?

  1. Check whether the workday count uses the correct positive or negative value.
  2. Check whether the holiday argument is missing.
  3. Confirm that the start date cell is not stored as text.
  4. Compare the result with your business calendar and holiday list again.

How can I view the argument guide for WORKDAY?

  1. Select the target cell and type =WORKDAY(.
  2. Review the syntax prompt shown in the formula editing area.
  3. Enter the start date, workday count, and optional holiday argument in order.

Can I use WORKDAY with other formulas in WPS Spreadsheet?

  1. Yes. You can place the start date or workday count in separate cells first.
  2. Reference those cells inside WORKDAY.
  3. Combine it with other date, lookup, or logical functions as needed.
  4. Update the source data and confirm that the result changes accordingly.

Glossary

TermDefinition
WORKDAYA date function that returns a result date by working-day rules, excluding weekends and optionally excluding holidays.
Start dateThe date used as the calculation starting point for the function.
Holiday argumentAn optional range or date set used to exclude additional non-working dates from the calculation.
Nested formulaA formula structure in which one function is placed inside another expression for a combined result.