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How to Use the TAN Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 14, 2026

This section includes 3 how-to topics for using the TAN function in WPS on Windows; 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter TAN from the Insert Function dialog boxFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review function syntax and parameter detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter TAN from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar

  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 TAN in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter the parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

  • What you should see: The target cell shows the TAN formula or its calculated result.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, copying the formula, or filling it to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure you search with the function name TAN.
  • The parameter should be a valid number or a cell reference.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: A worksheet cell or the formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =TAN(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Enter the parameter and press Enter.
  4. If needed, watch the syntax prompt while editing the formula.

Success Criteria

  • What you should see: The cell returns the tangent result.
  • What you can do next: You can edit the formula again in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • The formula must start with an equal sign =.
  • Keep the parentheses and punctuation in the correct format.

3. Review function syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Type TAN in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review the syntax TAN(number).
  4. Click the help link for more details if it is available.

Success Criteria

  • What you should see: You can view the function name, syntax, and parameter details.
  • What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Syntax details are useful when you are using the function for the first time or checking an input issue.
  • Opening a help link usually requires an internet connection.