Use the NUMBERVALUE function in WPS with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership, and jump to each task from the index below.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter the function from the Insert Function dialog box | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review function syntax and parameter details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter the function from the Insert Function dialog box
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for NUMBERVALUE in the Insert Function dialog box.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Fill in each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Click OK to complete the formula entry.
Success Criteria
- The current cell contains a NUMBERVALUE formula.
- After the parameters are filled in, you can return to the worksheet and continue editing.
Tips While Using
- Searching with the uppercase function name can help you find it faster.
- Make sure the parameter content matches the text format you want to convert.
2. Type the formula directly in a cell
Entry point: Cell → Formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=NUMBERVALUE(...)directly in the cell or in the formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If you want to apply it to more cells, use the fill handle or copy and paste the formula.
Success Criteria
- The cell shows a calculation result or stores the formula.
- The formula can be filled down to other cells.
Tips While Using
- Keep parentheses and separators in the correct format to avoid an error result.
- Before filling the formula across a range, check that the referenced content is correct.
3. Review function syntax and parameter details
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Enter NUMBERVALUE in the search box.
- Select the function to review its syntax and parameter details.
- Confirm the meaning of each parameter before inserting or typing the formula.
Success Criteria
- You can see the syntax information for NUMBERVALUE.
- You can continue entering the formula based on the parameter details.
Tips While Using
- Confirm each parameter purpose before entering real text values to reduce rework.
- If the result looks wrong, check whether the text content and parameter settings match.