HOUR in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Users often ask 3 types of questions about HOUR: formula errors, nested usage, and automatic recalculation after import; this FAQ includes 3 common answers.

FAQ

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

  1. Check whether the formula syntax is correct, including the function name and parentheses.
  2. Check whether the input is a valid time value, date-time value, or a reference that can be used in time calculation.
  3. Check the data type of the referenced field and avoid passing plain text that cannot be interpreted as time.

Can I use HOUR together with other functions?

  1. Yes. You can first use HOUR in a formula field to extract the hour from a time value.
  2. Then use the returned result as an input or condition in another formula.
  3. Save the formula and review the combined result, then adjust it if needed.

Will HOUR update automatically after I import data?

  1. If the formula field already exists, imported records are calculated with the current formula.
  2. When the source time value changes, the formula field result updates with it.
  3. If no result appears, check whether the imported field format can be used for time calculation.

Glossary

TermDefinition
HOURA function that extracts the hour portion from a time value and usually returns a number from 0 to 23.
Formula fieldA field type in a multi-dimensional table that calculates results automatically from a formula.
Time valueData that can be recognized and used in time calculation, such as a date-time value or time field.