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How to Use the HARMEAN Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This guide includes 3 HARMEAN tasks in WPS Spreadsheet, and all of them are available directly in WPS on Windows; 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert HARMEAN from the Insert Function dialog boxFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review function syntax and parameter detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert HARMEAN from the Insert Function dialog box

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 HARMEAN in the Insert Function dialog box.
  4. Select the function and confirm.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Confirm to insert the function.

Success Criteria

  • The selected cell now contains the HARMEAN function.
  • A calculation result appears after the parameters are entered.
  • You can continue editing the formula or adjust the referenced range.

Tips While Using

  • Parameters should be numeric values or valid numeric references.
  • If the result looks wrong, check for text values, extra spaces, or incorrect references.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell or Formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =HARMEAN(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to review parameter hints, watch the prompt that appears after typing the opening parenthesis.

Success Criteria

  • The HARMEAN formula is entered in the cell.
  • A result appears after you press Enter.
  • You can select the cell again to review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • Use standard English punctuation for parameter separation.
  • An incorrect reference range will affect the result directly.

3. Review function syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter HARMEAN in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax and parameter details.
  4. If a help entry is available in the interface, open it to verify the usage details.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the HARMEAN function name and parameter structure.
  • You can confirm the parameter order before entering the formula.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue editing.

Tips While Using

  • Syntax details are useful when you use the function for the first time or troubleshoot an error.
  • If the referenced range is large, verify that the cells contain valid numeric values first.