WPS Sheets TEXT converts numbers, dates, or times into text with a specified format; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
The TEXT function in WPS Sheets converts a numeric result into text with a specified format. It is useful for report display, date formatting, and outputting currency or percentage values as formatted text.
Core tasks include:
- Insert the TEXT function from the Insert Function dialog box.
- Type the
=TEXT(...)formula directly in a cell or in the Formula Bar. - Review the function syntax and parameter details before applying a format code.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No required internet connection for local formula entry; internet access is needed for the download page or online help |
| Other | You need to open WPS Sheets and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Sheets and any workbook, then confirm that options such as Insert Function are available on the Formulas tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the TEXT function in WPS Sheets, with entry through the Insert Function dialog box or direct formula input for formatted text output. | Excel provides TEXT(value, format_text) to display a number as text by using format codes. | Google Sheets provides TEXT(number, format) to convert a number into text according to a specified format. | Notion formulas support text and date formatting through functions such as format() and formatDate(), but they are not worksheet cell functions in a spreadsheet grid. | Acrobat mainly provides formatting and calculation settings for PDF form fields rather than a spreadsheet TEXT function. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can work directly in a worksheet with cells, the Formula Bar, and the Insert Function entry point in one desktop spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: It also supports a full TEXT function syntax and is designed for Excel workbook workflows. | Compared with WPS: It supports TEXT, but some format pattern rules differ from desktop spreadsheet behavior. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to database property formulas and page content workflows than worksheet cell formula entry. | Compared with WPS: It focuses on PDF form field calculations and formatting instead of spreadsheet function editing. |
| Official Source | — | TEXT function | TEXT | Formula syntax and functions | Configure form fields for calculations |
Overall Conclusion: If your main task is converting worksheet values into formatted text inside a spreadsheet, WPS TEXT belongs to the same general category as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Notion and Adobe cover different product scenarios, so their formatting features are not direct worksheet equivalents.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardized date display | Administrative staff, finance teams, operations teams | Original date displays are inconsistent | Use TEXT to convert dates into a consistent text format |
| 2 | Currency and percentage output | Finance teams, sales teams, data analysts | Results need to appear in currency or percentage styles | Use TEXT in a formula to return formatted text output |
| 3 | Text assembly in reports | Report creators | Numbers need to be combined with explanatory text | Format the number with TEXT first, then join it with other text |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| TEXT function entry and basic use | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional advanced benefits | Depends on the current account benefits shown in WPS | Includes more advanced features and extended benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday formula learning and basic spreadsheet work | Free | It is enough for entering, editing, and using the TEXT function in common formatting tasks |
| Long-term work that also needs more advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more extended features, cloud space, or other advanced benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page