This guide includes 3 how-to topics for the NORM.INV function in WPS on Windows, covering insertion from the Insert Function dialog, direct formula entry, and syntax review; all 3 are available without membership.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter NORM.INV from the Insert Function dialog | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the NORM.INV formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review NORM.INV syntax and parameter guidance | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter NORM.INV from the Insert Function dialog
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the
fxbutton in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab. - Search for
NORM.INVin the dialog box. - Select the function and click OK.
- Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Click OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The target cell now contains a NORM.INV formula.
- What you can do next: You can edit parameters, copy the formula, or review the result.
Tips While Using
- Enter parameters in the required order.
- If a parameter is not numeric, the result may not return normally.
2. Type the NORM.INV formula directly in a cell
Entry point: Cell → Formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=NORM.INV(...)directly in the cell or formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If you want to review parameter guidance, type
=NORM.INV(and then pressF1to view syntax help.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The cell shows a calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
- What you can do next: You can fill down, copy the formula to other cells, or adjust references.
Tips While Using
- Use the parameter separator that matches your current spreadsheet formula rules.
- When copying formulas in bulk, check the difference between relative and absolute references.
3. Review NORM.INV syntax and parameter guidance
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Enter
NORM.INVin the search box. - Select the function and review the syntax.
- Check the probability, mean, and standard deviation inputs against the parameter guidance.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax structure, and parameter input area.
- What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.
Tips While Using
- If the result looks incorrect, check whether the parameter order is correct first.
- Confirm that the cell data types are suitable for calculation before entering the formula.