How to Use WPS Insert Formula on Windows

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How-to Guide

1. Insert a formula from the ribbon

Entry path: Insert tab → Formula

1. Place the cursor where you want the formula to appear.
2. Click the Insert tab.
3. Select Formula.
4. When the formula editor opens, enter the formula content.
5. Use LaTeX syntax as needed.
6. Confirm to insert the formula into the document.

What success looks like

• Interface result: A new formula appears at the cursor position.
• Next action: You can continue writing, adjust layout, or edit the formula again.

Notes

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed first, the formula may be inserted in an unexpected location.
• Environment note: If the entry looks different in your interface, update WPS Office and try again.

2. Insert a formula with the slash command

Entry path: Paragraph input → / → Formula

1. Type / in a paragraph to open the quick menu.
2. Type formula or equation to filter the list.
3. Select Formula to open the editor.
4. Enter the formula content and confirm the insertion.

What success looks like

• Interface result: The quick menu shows the Formula option and opens the editor.
• Next action: After insertion, you can keep editing nearby content in the same area.

Notes

• Common mistake: After typing /, if you do not continue filtering, you may need to find the target item manually in the menu.

3. Insert a formula with the paragraph handle

Entry path: Left-side + paragraph handle → Formula

1. Place the cursor near the location where you want to add the formula.
2. Click the left-side + paragraph handle.
3. Choose Formula from the menu.
4. When the formula editor opens, enter the formula.
5. Confirm to finish the insertion.

What success looks like

• Interface result: A formula block is added at the current location.
• Next action: You can continue adding paragraph content before or after the formula.

Notes

• Common mistake: If the pointer is not near the paragraph area, the left-side handle may not appear immediately.

4. Edit an inserted formula

Entry path: Select formula → Floating toolbar → Edit

1. Select the formula that is already in the document.
2. Click Edit on the floating toolbar.
3. Modify the content in the formula editor.
4. Confirm to update the formula.

What success looks like

• Interface result: The original formula is replaced with the updated version.
• Next action: You can continue checking layout or reopen the editor again if needed.

Notes

• Common mistake: If the formula is not selected first, the edit option on the floating toolbar will not appear.