IMSECH in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This FAQ covers 3 common questions about IMSECH in WPS on Windows, mainly around errors, result checking, and filling formulas across multiple cells.

FAQ

What should I do if IMSECH returns an error value?

  1. Check whether the function name is spelled correctly and confirm that you entered IMSECH.
  2. Review the parentheses, parameter separators, and parameter format.
  3. Make sure the related cells do not contain extra spaces or text-format issues.
  4. If needed, reinsert the function through the Insert Function dialog box to verify the input.

Why is the IMSECH result different from what I expected?

  1. Check whether the referenced cell or value is correct.
  2. Review whether the parameter content matches your calculation goal.
  3. Open the syntax and parameter guidance to confirm the input format.
  4. If the formula has been copied across rows or columns, check whether relative references changed the result.

How can I use IMSECH in multiple cells?

  1. Enter the IMSECH formula in the first target cell.
  2. Select that cell and move the pointer to the fill handle in the lower-right corner.
  3. Drag down or across to fill the target range.
  4. After filling, review the references and switch to absolute references if needed.

Glossary

TermDefinition
IMSECHA built-in function in WPS Spreadsheet that returns the hyperbolic secant of a complex number.
Insert FunctionThe function wizard entry in WPS Spreadsheet for searching functions and entering parameters.
Formula barThe input area above the worksheet that shows and edits cell content or formulas.