How to Use

This guide includes 3 operation topics, and all 3 are available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the function 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 COVARIANCE.S in the Insert Function dialog.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The target cell contains the COVARIANCE.S function.
• Next actions: You can continue editing parameters, confirm the result, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: A misspelled function name can make the function harder to find in search.
• Environment limits: Internet access may be required if you open an online help page.

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 =COVARIANCE.S(...) 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 =COVARIANCE.S( and press F1 to view syntax help.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell shows a calculation result, and the full formula remains visible in the formula bar.
• Next actions: You can adjust references, copy the formula, or review whether the result matches expectations.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Using the wrong comma style or bracket format can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
• Environment limits: Shortcut behavior can vary depending on the current input state and keyboard settings.

3. View function syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Enter COVARIANCE.S in the search box.
3. Select the function to view the syntax COVARIANCE.S(...).
4. Click the help link for more details about the function.

Success Criteria

• UI state: You can see the function name, syntax structure, and parameter description area.
• Next actions: You can return to the worksheet to enter the function or revise parameters based on the description.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the target function is not selected first, the description area may not show the matching details.
• Environment limits: Opening the help link usually requires internet access.