When using MINA, the most common questions focus on error checks, result review, and filling formulas across cells; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if MINA returns an error value?
- Check whether the formula starts with an equals sign
=. - Check whether the parentheses, commas, and referenced ranges are complete.
- Confirm whether the arguments include content that cannot participate in the calculation in the current formula format.
- If needed, re-enter the parameters through the Insert Function dialog box to reduce manual input errors.
Why does the MINA result not match what I expected?
- First confirm that the selected cell range is correct.
- Check whether the range includes logical values, text-form numbers, or other mixed content.
- Review the function details again to confirm that the current formula matches your data structure.
- After adjusting the references, press Enter again to recalculate.
How to use the MINA function in WPS on Windows across multiple cells?
- Enter the correct MINA formula in the first target cell.
- Select that cell and move the pointer to the fill handle in the lower-right corner.
- Drag downward or sideways to fill the formula into other cells.
- After filling, check whether relative references behave as expected, and switch to absolute references if needed.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MINA | A built-in function in WPS Sheets that performs calculations on numeric content in its arguments and handles logical values according to the function rules. |
| Insert Function | The function entry point in Sheets where you can search for a function name and fill in parameters through a dialog box. |
| Formula bar | The input area above the worksheet where you can view and edit the formula in the current cell directly. |