LOGINV in WPS is a built-in statistical function in WPS Spreadsheets for returning the inverse of the lognormal cumulative distribution function; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
LOGINV is a built-in statistical function in WPS Spreadsheets on Windows. It is used to return the inverse of the lognormal cumulative distribution function in a worksheet. You can find it through the Insert Function dialog, enter it directly in a cell, and review its syntax and parameter guidance when checking formulas for analysis, study, or workbook maintenance.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local formula entry and calculation; it is needed for online help and downloads |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS Spreadsheets and edit a worksheet |
Download & Installation
Before using LOGINV, install WPS Office for Windows and make sure WPS Spreadsheets opens normally.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets, create or open a worksheet, and confirm that the Formula tab and formula bar are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS provides the LOGINV function in spreadsheets, and you can use it either from the Insert Function dialog or by typing the formula directly in a cell. | Excel provides the LOGINV function and states that it remains available for backward compatibility, while recommending LOGNORM.INV for newer use. | Google Sheets provides LOGNORM.INV for the inverse of the lognormal distribution, using a newer function name instead of LOGINV. | Notion provides formulas for database properties and supports calculations with properties, built-ins, and functions, but it does not provide a worksheet function equivalent to LOGINV. | Adobe Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields such as sum, product, average, minimum, and maximum, but it is designed for PDF forms rather than worksheet statistical functions like LOGINV. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps LOGINV available in a spreadsheet workflow and supports both dialog-based entry and direct formula input for users maintaining existing formulas. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also supports LOGINV, but its official page notes that the function has been replaced by newer functions and may not be available in future versions. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets offers the newer LOGNORM.INV syntax, so older workbooks that use LOGINV naming may need formula updates during migration. | Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are centered on database properties instead of cell-based spreadsheet statistics, so the workflow is different for users who need worksheet formulas. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF form calculations instead of spreadsheet-based statistical analysis and formula entry. |
| Official Source | — | LOGINV function | LOGNORM.INV | Intro to formulas | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical fit when you want to keep using the LOGINV function name in a familiar spreadsheet interface on Windows. Microsoft and Google also cover the same statistical area, but they emphasize newer naming, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to database formulas or PDF form calculations in their own environments.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How LOGINV helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statistics practice | Students and teachers | Enter and verify a lognormal inverse formula quickly | Use the Insert Function dialog to search for LOGINV and fill in parameters |
| 2 | Existing workbook maintenance | Office users and analysts | Continue editing workbooks that already use LOGINV | Type the formula directly in a cell or in the formula bar |
| 3 | Parameter review | Data analysts | Check syntax and parameter order before calculation | Open the function details view and review syntax guidance |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet functions in WPS Spreadsheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| More advanced PDF and extended tools | Limited or unavailable | Available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learning or using the LOGINV function in daily spreadsheet work | Free | Basic spreadsheet editing and formula entry are enough for common LOGINV tasks |
| Using more cloud storage or broader advanced office tools | WPS Premium | Better suited when you also need expanded tools and membership benefits across workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page