How to Use the SUBSTITUTES Function in WPS on Windows

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

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert the function from 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 SUBSTITUTES in the dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish the formula entry.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the target cell contains the SUBSTITUTES function.
• What you can do next: you can continue editing parameters, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not select the target cell first, the formula may be inserted in the wrong location.
• Environment note: if the worksheet editing view is not open, the Formula tab may not be visible.

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 =SUBSTITUTES(...) directly in the cell or the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review parameter guidance, type =SUBSTITUTES( and then press F1.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the cell shows the calculation result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
• What you can do next: you can drag the fill handle or copy the formula to another range.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: incorrect parentheses, separators, or parameter order can affect the result.
• Environment note: shortcut-based help depends on the current input state, so enter the function name and opening parenthesis first.

3. Review function syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Enter SUBSTITUTES in the search box.
3. Select the function to review the syntax SUBSTITUTES(...).
4. Click the help link for the function to open more details.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: you can see the function name, syntax structure, and parameter description area.
• What you can do next: you can return to the worksheet and continue inserting the function or adjusting parameters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if the function name is incomplete in search, it may take longer to find the target function.
• Environment note: opening the help link requires an internet connection.