MIDB in WPS on Windows FAQ

This FAQ covers 3 common question groups about MIDB in WPS on Windows, including errors, unexpected results, and batch use.

FAQ

What should I do if MIDB returns an error value?

1. Check whether the function name is entered as MIDB.
2. Check whether the separators, brackets, and referenced cells are correct.
3. Confirm that the start position and extraction length are valid numbers.
4. If the text contains special characters, review the byte-length setting again.

Why does the MIDB result not match what I expected?

1. Confirm whether the text contains double-byte characters.
2. Check whether the start position begins at the correct byte location.
3. Check whether the extraction length is being interpreted by byte rather than by character.
4. Test with a small sample first before applying the formula to a full column.

How to use the MIDB function in WPS on Windows across multiple cells?

1. Enter the full MIDB formula in the first target cell.
2. Move the pointer to the fill handle at the lower-right corner of the cell.
3. Drag downward or double-click the fill handle to copy the formula to adjacent cells.
4. Check whether relative and absolute references match your intended result.

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