How to Use the MONTH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use the MONTH function through 3 how-to topics: create a formula field and call MONTH, review the parameter format, and write a working example; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Create a formula field and use MONTHFree
22. Review the parameter formatFree
33. Write a usage exampleFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field and use MONTH

Entry: Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the multi-dimensional table that you want to edit.
  2. Click Add Field.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Enter a formula that includes MONTH in the formula editor.
  5. Click Confirm and check whether the result appears in the field.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new formula field appears and shows a calculated result.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing the formula or review returned values across records.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure the referenced value or field is a date type.
  • If the result looks wrong, check the function name and parameter format first.

2. Review the parameter format

Entry: Formula Editor → Function Library → MONTH

  1. Open the formula editor.
  2. Find MONTH in the function library.
  3. Review the expected parameter format.
  4. Replace the parameter with your date field or date value.
  5. Save the formula and confirm that the returned result is a number from 1 to 12.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the MONTH function name and where the parameter goes.
  • What you can do next: You can replace the sample parameter with your own date field or date value.

Tips While Using

  • Use a date-related input instead of unsupported plain text.
  • When combining formulas, pay attention to parentheses and nesting order.

3. Write a usage example

Entry: Formula Field Editor

  1. Create a new formula field or select an existing one.
  2. Enter an example such as MONTH(Date Field).
  3. Save the formula.
  4. Review the month result returned for each record.
  5. Continue combining it with other formulas if needed.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula field returns the corresponding month number.
  • What you can do next: You can use the result for filtering, summaries, or conditional logic.

Tips While Using

  • If the date field is empty, the result may not return as expected.
  • Test with a small set of records before applying it to a larger table.