How to Use

Use CHOOSEROWS with 3 how-to topics, including inserting it from the Insert Function dialog box, typing the formula directly in a cell, and reviewing syntax and parameter guidance.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert CHOOSEROWS from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

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 CHOOSEROWS in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell contains the CHOOSEROWS function.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters or press Enter to confirm the result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the function name is typed incorrectly in search, it may not appear quickly.
• Environment note: Opening follow-up help pages may require an internet connection.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

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

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows the entered formula or the calculated result.
• What you can do next: You can copy the formula, adjust references, or edit parameters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Incorrect parentheses, commas, or references can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
• Environment note: Keyboard shortcuts work when the WPS Spreadsheets window is active.

3. Review syntax and parameter guidance

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Type CHOOSEROWS in the search box.
3. Select the function to review the syntax: CHOOSEROWS(...).
4. Click the help link for this function to open more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax, and parameter guidance area.
• What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet to continue entering the formula, or open the help page for more details.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the wrong function is selected first, the displayed guidance may not match CHOOSEROWS.
• Environment note: Opening the help link usually requires an internet connection.