How to Use the INTERCEPT Function in WPS on Windows

Use the INTERCEPT function in WPS with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership, and jump from the index to the matching steps below.

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How-to Guide

1. Insert the INTERCEPT function 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 place the formula.
2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
3. Search for INTERCEPT in the dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each required argument in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• The selected cell now contains the INTERCEPT function.
• A calculation result appears after the arguments are confirmed.
• The formula can be edited, copied, or filled to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the known y-value range and known x-value range match one another.
• If the selected ranges include non-numeric content, the result may not match your expectation.

2. Type the INTERCEPT formula directly in a cell

Entry point: the target cell or the formula bar.

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =INTERCEPT(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If needed, review the syntax prompt while entering =INTERCEPT(.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows the completed formula result.
• The full INTERCEPT expression is visible in the formula bar.
• The result updates when the referenced data changes.

Tips While Using

• Use standard formula punctuation such as English parentheses and separators.
• Before copying the formula to other cells, check whether relative or absolute references are needed.

3. Review INTERCEPT syntax and argument details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function.

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Enter INTERCEPT in the search box.
3. Select the function to review its syntax and argument details.
4. Confirm the meaning of each argument before finishing the formula.

Success Criteria

• You can see the INTERCEPT function name, syntax, and argument input area.
• You can distinguish the purpose of each argument before inserting the formula.
• You can return to the worksheet and continue editing.

Tips While Using

• Confirm argument order before applying the formula across multiple cells.
• If the result looks incorrect, reopen the function dialog and check the referenced ranges.