How to Use the UNICODE Function in WPS on Windows

Use the UNICODE function in WPS with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the function from the Insert Function dialog

Entry path: 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 UNICODE in the Insert Function dialog.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter the required arguments in the Function Arguments dialog.
6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: the target cell now contains a UNICODE formula.
• What you can do next: you can edit the arguments, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: selecting the function without checking the arguments can lead to an unexpected result.
• Environment note: if you do not see the Formulas tab, make sure you opened a WPS Spreadsheet file.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell or Formula Bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =UNICODE(...) directly in the cell or in the Formula Bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you need to process multiple rows, copy the formula down the column.
5. If you want to see function hints, watch the editing area after typing the function name and opening parenthesis.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: the cell returns a calculated result instead of plain text.
• What you can do next: you can drag the fill handle to apply the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: missing the equals sign, parentheses, or arguments can prevent the formula from calculating.
• Environment note: when you fill the formula down, pay attention to how relative references change.

3. Review function syntax and arguments

Entry path: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Enter UNICODE in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the syntax and argument area.
4. Open the related help entry for more detailed function information.
5. Return to the worksheet and adjust the formula as needed.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: you can see the function name, syntax structure, or argument details.
• What you can do next: you can re-enter the formula based on the guidance and calculate again.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: checking only the function name without reviewing the argument details can cause input errors.
• Environment note: opening online help requires an internet connection.