DAY in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using the DAY function, the most common questions involve parameter format, unexpected results, and combined formulas; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.

FAQ

What should I check if the DAY function returns an error?

  1. Confirm that the argument points to a date field or a recognizable date value.
  2. Check whether parentheses, commas, and field references are complete.
  3. If the formula is nested, test DAY by itself before adding other functions.

Why is the result not showing the expected day number?

  1. Check whether the source field really contains a date instead of plain text.
  2. Review whether the date format is being recognized correctly.
  3. Test with a record that contains a known date and compare the returned value.

Can DAY be used together with other formulas?

  1. Yes. The result of DAY can be used as an input for other formulas.
  2. It is helpful to confirm the standalone DAY result before building a larger formula.
  3. This is useful in conditional logic, date splitting, and automatic statistics workflows.

Glossary

TermDefinition
DAYA function that extracts the day portion from a date value and usually returns a number from 1 to 31.
Formula fieldA field type in a multidimensional table that calculates results automatically through a formula.
Date argumentThe date value passed into the DAY function, usually from a referenced field or another date-related result.