How to Use the TEXTSPLIT Function in WPS on Windows

This how-to guide includes 3 topics, all available without membership, so you can choose a task from the index and follow the steps to use the TEXTSPLIT function in WPS on Windows.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter TEXTSPLIT through the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formulas 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 Formulas tab.
3. Search for TEXTSPLIT in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter the required arguments in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to insert the function.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The target cell contains the TEXTSPLIT function.
• Next actions: You can continue editing the arguments and review the split result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the function name is entered incorrectly in search, it may not appear quickly.
• Environment limits: Internet access may be needed when you open linked help content.

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 =TEXTSPLIT(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review argument details, type =TEXTSPLIT( and press F1 to view syntax guidance.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell shows the formula result, and the split content spills into adjacent cells.
• Next actions: You can continue editing the formula, copy it, or adjust references.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the delimiter is entered incorrectly, the result may not match your expectation.
• Environment limits: Make sure the spill range is empty if the result needs to expand into nearby cells.

3. View function syntax and argument details

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Enter TEXTSPLIT in the search box.
3. Select the function to review its syntax and argument area.
4. Click the help link for the function to open more details.

Success Criteria

• UI state: You can see the TEXTSPLIT function name, syntax, and argument details.
• Next actions: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the wrong function is selected first, you may see a different description.
• Environment limits: Opening the help link usually requires internet access.