YEAR in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

This FAQ covers 3 common question types about errors, nested usage, and automatic calculation, followed by a glossary of key terms.

FAQ

Why does the YEAR function return an error?

  1. Check whether the parameter format in the formula is correct.
  2. Confirm that the referenced data is a date value or can be used in date calculation.
  3. If the referenced content is text, adjust the data format and calculate again.

Can the YEAR function be used with other functions?

  1. Enter the YEAR formula in a formula field first.
  2. Then use the YEAR result as an input for another function.
  3. Save the formula and check whether the final result matches your expectation.

Will YEAR calculate automatically after data import?

  1. Formula fields participate in calculation automatically after data import.
  2. If no result appears, first check whether the formula format is correct.
  3. Then confirm that the source field content meets the requirements for date calculation.

Glossary

TermDefinition
YEARA function that extracts the year from a date value and usually returns a four-digit year.
Formula fieldA field type in a multidimensional table that generates results automatically through a formula.
ParameterThe input required by a function, such as a date value, field reference, or another calculation target.