How to Use the NETWORKDAYS Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

This section includes 3 how-to topics for NETWORKDAYS, covering basic formula entry, cell-based date references, and combined formula use; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter a basic NETWORKDAYS formulaFree
22. Calculate workdays with date cell referencesFree
33. Combine NETWORKDAYS with other formulasFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter a basic NETWORKDAYS formula

Entry point: Open a worksheet in WPS Spreadsheets and type the formula directly in the target cell.

  1. Open a spreadsheet file and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type =NETWORKDAYS(.
  3. Enter the start date and end date, for example =NETWORKDAYS("2026-07-01","2026-07-10").
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.
  5. Check the returned workday result in the cell.

Success Criteria

  • The cell returns a numeric result.
  • The formula bar shows the full NETWORKDAYS formula.
  • The result recalculates after you change the dates.

Tips While Using

  • Use recognizable date formats for the date arguments.
  • If the result looks incorrect, check whether the start date and end date were entered correctly.

2. Calculate workdays with date cell references

Entry point: Type a formula with referenced cells in the result cell.

  1. Enter the start date and end date in worksheet cells.
  2. Select the result cell.
  3. Type a formula such as =NETWORKDAYS(A2,B2).
  4. Press Enter to confirm.
  5. Change the date in A2 or B2 and review the updated result.

Success Criteria

  • The result cell shows the number of workdays.
  • The result updates when the referenced dates change.

Tips While Using

  • Referenced cells should contain date values rather than plain text.
  • Setting the date columns to a date format can reduce recognition errors.

3. Combine NETWORKDAYS with other formulas

Entry point: Enter a combined formula in the formula bar or target cell.

  1. Decide what extended scenario you need, such as conditional logic or result grouping.
  2. Enter the combined formula in the target cell.
  3. For example, calculate workdays with NETWORKDAYS first, then use IF or another formula for classification.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  5. Adjust the arguments based on your data and review the result.

Success Criteria

  • The combined formula returns a valid result.
  • The NETWORKDAYS result can be used in later formula logic.

Tips While Using

  • If the formula is long, check each argument step by step.
  • If an error appears, test the NETWORKDAYS part separately first.