How to Use the ATAN2 Function in WPS on Windows

Use ATAN2 through 4 how-to topics in WPS Spreadsheet, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps in order.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ATAN2 function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type an equal sign = to start the formula.
3. Type ATAN2(.
4. Check whether the function hint appears.
5. Continue by entering parameters or selecting referenced cells.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode and shows ATAN2(.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering parameters, cell references, or nested functions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with an equal sign, the entry may be treated as plain text.
• Environment note: This action must be performed in an editable worksheet cell.

2. Fill in the function parameters

Entry point: Formula bar or target cell

1. After ATAN2(, enter the first parameter.
2. Enter the parameter separator.
3. Enter the second parameter.
4. Check that the closing parenthesis is complete.
5. Press Enter to calculate the result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell displays a calculated result.
• What you can do next: Select the cell again to review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Mismatched parentheses or an incorrect number of parameters can cause an error.
• Environment note: Parameters should meet the function requirements, and text-formatted numbers may affect the result.

3. Use cross-sheet references in the formula

Entry point: Formula bar → worksheet tabs

1. Select the result cell and type =ATAN2(.
2. Switch to another worksheet that contains the source data.
3. Select the cells you want to use as parameters.
4. Return to the formula and complete the closing parenthesis.
5. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula shows cross-sheet references.
• What you can do next: When source data changes, the result can update accordingly.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Referencing the wrong worksheet or cell can lead to an incorrect result.
• Environment note: The referenced worksheets need to be in the same workbook.

4. Nest ATAN2 with other functions

Entry point: Formula bar

1. Select the target cell and start a formula with an equal sign.
2. Insert ATAN2 as part of the larger calculation.
3. Continue entering other functions or operators as needed.
4. Check the parenthesis levels and parameter order.
5. Press Enter to view the final result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell returns the result of the nested formula.
• What you can do next: Copy the formula to other cells for batch calculation.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: In longer nested formulas, it is easy to miss a parenthesis or separator.
• Environment note: For longer formulas, editing in the formula bar makes the structure easier to review.