How to Use the BINOM.DIST Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use BINOM.DIST with 4 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 0 membership-related topics, and jump to each section from the How-to Index.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the BINOM.DIST functionFree
22. Fill in the function argumentsFree
33. Reference data from another worksheetFree
44. Check automatic recalculationFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the BINOM.DIST function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start the formula.
  3. Type BINOM.DIST(.
  4. Check the syntax prompt to confirm that the function is recognized.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula bar or cell shows =BINOM.DIST(.
  • Next step available: You can continue entering arguments.

Tips While Using

  • Start the formula with =.
  • It is helpful to enter the formula directly in the result cell for easier review.

2. Fill in the function arguments

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Enter the required arguments inside the parentheses.
  2. Use the syntax prompt to check the argument order and type.
  3. Separate arguments with commas.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell returns a calculated value instead of an error.
  • Next step available: You can edit the arguments and recalculate again.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure the parentheses are paired correctly.
  • Incorrect argument count or type can cause an error result.

3. Reference data from another worksheet

Entry point: formula bar + sheet tabs

  1. Start entering the BINOM.DIST formula in the current cell.
  2. Place the cursor at the argument position you want to fill.
  3. Switch to another worksheet and select the cell to reference.
  4. Return to the current sheet, complete the remaining arguments, and confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula includes a cross-sheet reference.
  • Next step available: Changing the referenced cell can update the result.

Tips While Using

  • Confirm that you selected the correct worksheet and cell.
  • If the referenced value format is not suitable, the calculation result may be affected.

4. Check automatic recalculation

Entry point: completed BINOM.DIST result cell

  1. Finish entering the BINOM.DIST formula first.
  2. Change the value in a referenced argument cell.
  3. Watch whether the result cell updates automatically.
  4. Adjust the arguments again if you want to verify the behavior further.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The result updates after the input value changes.
  • Next step available: You can continue analysis, copy the formula, or save the worksheet.

Tips While Using

  • If the result does not update, check whether the formula references the correct cells.
  • Numbers stored as text can affect the calculation result.