How to Use the MAKEARRAY Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This how-to guide includes 3 topics for using MAKEARRAY, covering insertion from the Insert Function dialog, direct formula entry in a cell, and reviewing syntax and arguments; 3 topics are free and 0 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert MAKEARRAY from the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: Formulas 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 Formulas tab.
  3. In the Insert Function dialog box, search for MAKEARRAY.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. In the Function Arguments dialog box, enter each argument in order.
  6. Click OK to insert the formula.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The target cell now contains a MAKEARRAY formula.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing arguments, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not select the target cell first, the formula may be inserted in an unexpected location.
  • Environment limits: If you open an online help page from the function window, a network connection is required.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Worksheet cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =MAKEARRAY(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to review argument details, type =MAKEARRAY( and press F1 to check syntax guidance.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The cell shows the calculation result, and the formula bar keeps the MAKEARRAY formula.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing the formula, fill it across cells, or review references.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Using non-English commas as argument separators can cause the formula to fail.
  • Environment limits: Keyboard shortcuts work only when the WPS Sheets window is active.

3. Review syntax and argument details

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  2. Enter MAKEARRAY in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax and argument details.
  4. Click the help link for the function to open more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The function window shows the MAKEARRAY syntax and argument area.
  • Next actions: You can return to the worksheet to enter the function or adjust arguments based on the guidance.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Checking only the function name without confirming argument order can lead to unexpected results.
  • Environment limits: Opening the help link usually requires a network connection.