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How to Use the NOT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Follow 3 how-to topics to use the NOT function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; all 3 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert the function from the dialog boxFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review syntax and parameter guidanceFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert the function from the dialog box

Entry: 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 NOT in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter the required parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell contains the NOT function.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the parameter, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • You can search with either uppercase or lowercase NOT.
  • The parameter should be a value or expression that can be evaluated as TRUE or FALSE.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry: Worksheet cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =NOT(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If you need guidance while typing, enter =NOT( and review the on-screen prompt.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows the calculated result.
  • Next action available: You can drag the fill handle to apply the formula to more cells or continue editing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Start the formula with an equals sign =.
  • Make sure the parentheses and parameter format are complete, or the formula may return an error.

3. Review syntax and parameter guidance

Entry: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter NOT in the search box.
  3. Select the function and review the syntax NOT(...).
  4. Confirm the parameter format from the guidance, then insert or revise the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the NOT function name and its syntax guidance.
  • Next action available: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or correcting the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Syntax guidance is useful when a formula returns an error or the result does not match your expectation.
  • If the referenced cell content is not a valid logical expression, the result may differ from what you expect.