How to Use the MINUTE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use MINUTE in 3 topics: create a formula field, write a MINUTE formula, and combine it with other formulas; all 3 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Create a formula fieldFree
22. Write a MINUTE formulaFree
33. Combine MINUTE with other formulasFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field

Entry point: DBSheet → Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the DBSheet where you want to process date or time data.
  2. Click Add Field.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Open the formula editor and prepare to enter the function.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: A new formula field appears in the table.
  • Next actions: You can type a formula in the editor.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not have editing permission for the current table, you may not be able to add a field.

2. Write a MINUTE formula

Entry point: Formula field → Formula editor

  1. In the formula editor, enter MINUTE(.
  2. Select a date or time field as the argument.
  3. Add the closing parenthesis to complete the formula.
  4. Save the formula.

Example syntax: MINUTE({Date Time Field})

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The formula field shows an integer from 0 to 59.
  • Next actions: When the original date-time value changes, the result updates with it.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the argument is not a valid date or time value, the result may not calculate as expected.

3. Combine MINUTE with other formulas

Entry point: Formula field → Formula editor

  1. Insert the MINUTE function into your existing formula.
  2. Use the MINUTE result as an argument or condition in another function.
  3. Check that parentheses and field references are complete.
  4. Save the formula and review the result.

This is a practical answer for users searching how to use the MINUTE function in WPS on Windows with other formulas.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The formula field returns the combined calculation result.
  • Next actions: You can continue extending the formula for more time-based logic.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: When several functions are nested together, check parentheses and field references one layer at a time.