How to Use the DATE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use DATE in 3 task-based topics: create a formula field, enter the DATE syntax correctly, and review or reuse the returned date; all 3 topics are available without membership.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create a formula field and enter DATEFree
22. Enter the DATE formula with the correct argument orderFree
33. Review and reuse the DATE resultFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field and enter DATE

Entry path: Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the multidimensional table you want to edit.
  2. Click Add Field on the toolbar.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Enter a DATE-related formula in the formula editor.
  5. Click Confirm to save the field.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new formula field appears in the table.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing or updating the DATE formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not create a formula field first, DATE will not work as a plain text entry.
  • Environment note: You need permission to add fields and edit formulas in the current table.

2. Enter the DATE formula with the correct argument order

Entry path: Formula Editor → Function Input Area

  1. Type DATE( in the formula editor.
  2. Enter the year, month, and day arguments in order.
  3. Separate the arguments with commas.
  4. Check that the closing parenthesis is complete.
  5. Confirm and save the formula.

Example syntax:

DATE(year, month, day)

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula editor no longer shows a syntax error.
  • Next action available: After saving, the field returns a date result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the argument order is incorrect, the returned date may not match your expectation.
  • Common mistake: Missing commas or parentheses can prevent the formula from saving correctly.

3. Review and reuse the DATE result

Entry path: Formula Result Column

  1. Save the DATE formula and review the result in the current record.
  2. Confirm that the returned value is shown as a date.
  3. Reuse the same formula field across other records.
  4. If needed, reference the returned date in later formulas.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: Records display a recognizable date result.
  • Next action available: The result can be used for sorting, display, or later formula processing.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the source fields do not contain the expected values, the generated date result will also be affected.
  • Environment note: If year, month, or day data is incomplete, the result may not meet your intended use.