How to Use the IMSQRT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps to enter or review the IMSQRT function.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert IMSQRT 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 IMSQRT in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter the required parameter in the function argument dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell now contains an IMSQRT formula.
  • Next action available: You can edit the parameter, press Enter to confirm, or fill the formula into other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Searching with the uppercase function name IMSQRT can make the function easier to find.
  • The parameter should use a valid complex-number format that the function can recognize.

2. Type the IMSQRT formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =IMSQRT(...) in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If needed, drag the fill handle or copy the formula to other cells.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows the calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the IMSQRT formula.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula, adjust references, or combine it with other functions.

Tips While Using

  • The formula must begin with an equals sign.
  • Use standard formula punctuation so the formula can be parsed correctly.

3. Check IMSQRT syntax and parameter details

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter IMSQRT in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax information.
  4. Open the related help entry for more detailed guidance if needed.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the function name and syntax details for IMSQRT.
  • Next action available: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Focus on whether the parameter format matches the value you plan to enter.
  • If the result looks wrong, return to the worksheet and check the original parameter first.