How to Use the DEGREES Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the function from the Insert Function dialog

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

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the target cell shows the result of the DEGREES function.
• What you can do next: you can edit the parameter, copy the formula, or fill it down.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: extra spaces in the search keyword can make the function harder to find.
• Environment note: internet access is needed if you open an external help link.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

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

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the cell returns the degree value.
• What you can do next: you can drag the fill handle to apply the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: text characters or extra spaces in the parameter may cause an error result.
• Environment note: shortcut behavior can depend on which window currently has focus.

3. Review the syntax and parameter details

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Enter DEGREES in the search box.
3. Select the function to review the syntax DEGREES(angle).
4. Click the help link for the function to open more details.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: you can see the function name, syntax, and parameter description area.
• What you can do next: you can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: treating the parentheses or parameter name in the syntax as literal text to keep unchanged in every formula.
• Environment note: internet access is needed when opening the help link.