How to Use the TANH Function in WPS on Windows

This how-to guide includes 3 topics for using TANH, covering Insert Function, direct formula entry, and syntax review; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert TANH from the Insert Function dialog

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

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the target cell now contains a TANH function.
• What you can do next: you can revise the parameter, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: a misspelled function name can make the function harder to find.
• Environment note: open an editable WPS Spreadsheet worksheet first.

2. Type a TANH formula directly in a cell

Entry point: the target cell or the formula bar.

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =TANH(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review the parameter prompt first, type =TANH( and then continue entering the value.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the cell shows the calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
• What you can do next: you can drag the fill handle to copy the formula or continue editing the parameter.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: missing the equal sign, leaving parentheses incomplete, or using a nonnumeric parameter can cause an unexpected result.
• Environment note: referenced cells should contain values that can be used in a calculation.

3. Review TANH syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function.

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Type TANH in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the syntax TANH(number).
4. Confirm the parameter meaning, then insert or revise the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: you can see the TANH function name, syntax, and parameter description.
• What you can do next: you can insert the function directly or return to the worksheet and type the formula manually.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: check whether the formula format is complete, including the initial = sign and matching parentheses.
• Environment note: the syntax panel is for reference, and you still need to enter a valid parameter.