How to Use the MULTINOMIAL Function in WPS on Windows

This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics for the MULTINOMIAL function in WPS Spreadsheet, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the function through the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formula 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 Formula tab.
3. Search for MULTINOMIAL in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

• The current cell contains the MULTINOMIAL function.
• A calculation result appears after the parameters are filled in.
• You can continue editing, copying, or saving the worksheet.

Tips While Using

• Parameters should be numeric values without extra spaces or text.
• Before filling in each argument, confirm the correct cell reference or number.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

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

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a calculation result instead of unfinished text.
• The formula bar shows the full MULTINOMIAL formula.
• The result updates when the parameters change.

Tips While Using

• Separate function arguments with English commas.
• Confirm that the parentheses and argument count are complete before pressing Enter.
• If you reference other cells, check whether you need relative or absolute references.

3. Check the function syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Type MULTINOMIAL in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the syntax: MULTINOMIAL(number1, [number2], ...).
4. Click the help link for the function to view more details.

Success Criteria

• You can see the function name, syntax structure, and parameter format.
• You can tell which arguments are required and which are optional.
• You can continue entering the function based on the displayed guidance.

Tips While Using

• Focus on the argument order and bracket format when reviewing the syntax.
• If the result looks incorrect, review the parameter types and references again.