How to Use

Use ASINH with 3 how-to topics, covering insertion from the function dialog, direct formula entry, and syntax review; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert ASINH from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
3. Search for ASINH in the dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter the required parameters in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• The target cell contains the ASINH function.
• The cell shows a calculation result after the dialog box closes.
• The formula bar shows the corresponding formula expression.

Tips While Using

• Use the correct spelling ASINH when searching for the function.
• Make sure the parameter is a value that can be calculated.
• If you need more detail, continue to the help entry from the function window.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Worksheet cell → Formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =ASINH(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review parameter details, type =ASINH( and press F1 to view syntax guidance.

Success Criteria

• The cell returns a calculation result after you press Enter.
• The full formula appears in the formula bar when the cell is selected.
• The formula can be copied to other cells for reuse.

Tips While Using

• Every formula must begin with an equals sign =.
• Use standard English punctuation for separators.
• If the content is treated as text, check the input format again.

3. Review syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Enter ASINH in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the syntax ASINH(number).
4. Click the help link for the function to view more details.

Success Criteria

• You can see the syntax ASINH(number).
• You have confirmed the parameter name and input position.
• You can continue with formula entry or troubleshooting after reviewing the help details.

Tips While Using

• Opening the help link usually requires an internet connection.
• In the syntax, number is the numeric argument used in the calculation.
• After reviewing the details, return to the worksheet and check the formula again if needed.