How to Use the FINV Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This guide covers 3 how-to topics for FINV in WPS on Windows, including inserting the function, typing the formula directly, and reviewing syntax and parameters; all 3 are available without membership.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert FINV from the Insert Function dialog

Entry: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Select the cell where you want to place the formula.
  2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  3. Search for FINV 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

  • The FINV function appears in the selected cell.
  • The worksheet returns a calculation result after the parameters are confirmed.
  • You can continue editing the formula or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Enter numeric values for the parameters.
  • Keep the parameter order consistent with the fields shown in the dialog.

2. Type the FINV formula directly in a cell

Entry: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =FINV(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If needed, review the function hint after typing =FINV(.

Success Criteria

  • The cell shows the FINV result.
  • The full formula remains visible in the formula bar.
  • You can fill or copy the formula to other ranges.

Tips While Using

  • Use English commas as parameter separators.
  • Check the cell content format if you need the result to display clearly.

3. Review FINV syntax and parameter details

Entry: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Search for FINV.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax and parameter details.
  4. Check the meaning of each parameter before confirming the formula.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the FINV function name and parameter structure.
  • You can confirm how each parameter should be entered.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue editing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Review parameter meanings before copying the formula across many cells.
  • If the result looks incorrect, check the probability value and both degrees of freedom again.