How to Use

This section covers 3 how-to topics for BESSELI in WPS, including inserting it from the Insert Function dialog, typing it directly in a cell, and reviewing syntax guidance; 3 are free and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert BESSELI from the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: Formula 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 Formula tab.
3. Search for BESSELI in the dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell shows the BESSELI formula or its calculated result.
• Next action available: You can continue editing parameters, copy the formula, or fill it downward.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Extra spaces or non-English punctuation in the search term can affect search results.
• Parameter format: Enter numeric values in the expected format instead of text-formatted numbers.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: A worksheet cell or the formula bar

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

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell returns a calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
• Next action available: You can drag the fill handle to copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Using non-English commas between parameters can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
• Input habit: After editing a formula, press Enter so the result updates.

3. Review function syntax and parameter guidance

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Type BESSELI in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the BESSELI(...) syntax.
4. Click the help link for that function to open more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax structure, and the entry to more parameter guidance.
• Next action available: You can return to the parameter dialog and continue entering the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Checking only the function name without confirming parameter order can lead to unexpected results.
• Troubleshooting tip: If you see errors such as #VALUE!, first check whether the parameters are numeric and free of spaces or text content.