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How to Use the VALUE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 14, 2026

Use the VALUE function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows with 3 operation topics; all 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert the VALUE function from the Insert Function dialog boxFree
22. Type a VALUE formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review VALUE syntax and parameter guidanceFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert the VALUE function from 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 VALUE in the dialog box.
  4. Select the VALUE function and confirm.
  5. Enter the required parameter in the function arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

  • The current cell contains a VALUE function.
  • The formula bar shows the =VALUE(...) structure.
  • The parameter can still be reviewed or edited.

Tips While Using

  • Search with the English function name VALUE.
  • If the text format in the parameter cannot be recognized, the result may return an error.

2. Type a VALUE formula directly in a cell

Entry point: worksheet cell or formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =VALUE(...) directly.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If needed, type =VALUE( first and then complete the parameter.

Success Criteria

  • The cell shows a calculated result.
  • When the cell is selected, the formula bar shows the full VALUE formula.
  • The result can be copied, filled, or used in later calculations.

Tips While Using

  • The text in the parameter should match a recognizable number, date, or time format.
  • If the text contains extra spaces or unusual characters, clean the data before calculating.

3. Review VALUE syntax and parameter guidance

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  2. Search for VALUE.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax and parameter guidance.
  4. Confirm the parameter format, then return to the worksheet and enter the formula.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the VALUE function name and parameter structure.
  • You can judge whether the current input matches the expected format.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue entering the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Syntax guidance is useful for basic troubleshooting when an error appears.
  • If you plan to use the formula in many cells, test it in one cell first.