POWER in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 13, 2026

When using the POWER function in WPS Sheets, common questions usually involve parameter format, unexpected results, and batch fill behavior; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why does the POWER function show a #VALUE! error?

  1. Check whether the parameters used in the calculation are numeric values rather than text or values with extra spaces.
  2. Make sure the formula uses a standard comma as the parameter separator.
  3. If the cell content came from copy and paste, clear the formatting or re-enter the values and try again.

Why is the POWER function result different from what I expected?

  1. Check whether number and power were entered in the correct positions.
  2. Review whether the referenced cells point to the correct data range.
  3. If you filled the formula across multiple rows, confirm that relative and absolute references match the worksheet structure.

How to use the POWER function in WPS across multiple cells?

  1. Enter =POWER(...) in the first target cell and confirm that the result is correct.
  2. Select that cell and move the pointer to the fill handle in the lower-right corner.
  3. Drag down or across to copy the formula to the other target cells.

Glossary

TermDefinition
POWERA math function in WPS Sheets that returns a number raised to a specified power.
numberThe base value in the POWER function, which is the number to be raised to a power.
powerThe exponent value in the POWER function, which determines how many times the base is raised.