DATEDIF in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS DATEDIF is a date-difference function in WPS multidimensional tables on Windows; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Count	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

DATEDIF is a formula function in WPS Office multidimensional tables on Windows. It calculates the difference between two dates in years, months, or days.

Core uses include:

Creating a formula field that uses DATEDIF for date interval calculations.
Filling in the function parameters in the required format.
Combining DATEDIF with other functions for more complex formulas.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App status	A current WPS Office installation is recommended
Network	Local formula calculations do not require a constant connection; internet access is needed for online help or synced data
Other	An editable multidimensional table with date-type fields

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter a multidimensional table, and confirm that Formula is available when adding a field

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Comparison Item	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Calculates year, month, and day differences between two dates in a multidimensional table formula field, and can be combined with other functions.	Excel provides DATEDIF(start_date,end_date,unit) and documents year, month, day, and combined units, with a known limitation for MD.	Google Sheets provides DATEDIF(start_date, end_date, unit) with Y/M/D/MD/YM/YD units and notes that number formatting can affect displayed results.	Notion uses database formulas such as dateBetween() for date differences in properties rather than a same-name DATEDIF function.	Acrobat supports PDF form field calculations through predefined calculations, simplified notation, or custom scripts rather than a spreadsheet-style DATEDIF function.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: DATEDIF works directly in a multidimensional table field, which is useful when the result should stay attached to each record as structured data.	Compared with WPS: Excel focuses on worksheet cell formulas and separately notes a known MD limitation.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports DATEDIF, but the workflow centers on spreadsheet cells and display formatting.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database property formulas and uses different date functions.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF form calculations instead of multidimensional table formulas.
Official Source	—	Excel DATEDIF function	Google Sheets DATEDIF	Notion formula syntax	Acrobat PDF form field calculations

Overall Conclusion

WPS DATEDIF fits record-based date calculations inside multidimensional tables. If your work is centered on traditional spreadsheet cells, Excel and Google Sheets offer similar date-difference functions, while Notion and Adobe are aimed at different calculation models.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Who It Helps	Main Need	How DATEDIF Helps
1	Service length tracking	HR, admin teams	Calculate time since a start date	Use DATEDIF between a start date and a current date field
2	Project duration tracking	Project managers, operations teams	Measure how many days a task has lasted	Use DATEDIF between project start and end dates
3	Expiry monitoring	Finance, legal teams	Check how long remains before an end date	Return remaining months or days from date fields
4	Training plan management	Teachers, trainers	Measure course duration	Calculate the difference between course start and end dates
5	Follow-up interval analysis	Sales, support teams	Track the gap between contacts	Calculate the difference between follow-up dates in each record

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Item	Free	WPS Premium
Basic DATEDIF usage	Available	Available
Advanced PDF tools and broader office features	Limited or partial access	Broader access
Cloud storage, templates, and added benefits	Basic level	Expanded benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Situation	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need date calculations in multidimensional tables	Free	DATEDIF itself is available without membership
You also need broader PDF, template, or cloud benefits	WPS Premium	A practical fit for wider office needs beyond this function

Visit the WPS Office pricing page to review available plans.