How to Use the YEAR Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics, all available directly in multidimensional tables, so you can choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create a formula field and use YEARFree
22. Check the YEAR parameter formatFree
33. Enter a sample YEAR formula and review the resultFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field and use YEAR

Entry path: Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the multidimensional table that you want to edit.
  2. Click Add Field on the toolbar.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Enter a formula that includes YEAR in the formula editor.
  5. Click Confirm to save the setting.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new formula field appears in the table.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the formula or review the calculated result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not choose the Formula field type first, you cannot enter a function formula.
  • Environment note: The current table must support adding fields and editing formulas.

2. Check the YEAR parameter format

Entry path: Formula Editor → Function Library → YEAR

  1. Open the function library in the formula editor.
  2. Select YEAR to review its format guidance.
  3. Enter the parameter by following the editor prompt.
  4. Make sure the referenced data is a date value or a value that can be used in date calculation.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the YEAR function name and its format.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering the formula based on the displayed format.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Using plain text that does not meet date requirements as a parameter may cause unexpected results.
  • Environment note: The way function guidance is displayed may vary slightly with the editor interface.

3. Enter a sample YEAR formula and review the result

Entry path: Formula Field → Formula Editor

  1. Enter a YEAR-related formula in the formula field.
  2. Use a common formula pattern and fill in the target range or date value.
  3. Save the formula and return to the table to review the result.
  4. Change the source data and confirm that the result refreshes automatically.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula field shows a year result.
  • Next action available: When the original date changes, the result updates automatically.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An incorrect parameter reference can return an error or an empty result.
  • Environment note: If the source field format is incorrect, YEAR may not return the expected result.