This how-to guide includes 4 operation topics, all available without membership; use the index below to jump to formula entry, syntax review, reference-based calculation, and nested formula use.

How-to Index

No.	Topic	Membership Requirement
1	1. Enter the BITOR function	Free
2	2. View the function syntax prompt	Free
3	3. Use cross-worksheet references in BITOR	Free
4	4. Use BITOR in a nested formula	Free

How-to Guide

1. Enter the BITOR function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
Type = to start the formula.
Type BITOR(.
Enter two arguments, such as BITOR(23,10).
Press Enter to return the result in the cell.

Success Criteria

Interface result: The cell displays the calculation result.
Next action available: You can continue editing, copy the formula, or reference the result in another formula.

Tips While Using

Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
Environment note: Make sure the arguments meet the function requirements.

2. View the function syntax prompt

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

Select the target cell.
Type =BITOR(.
Review the syntax prompt that appears.
Check the parameter count and input format.
Complete the arguments and press Enter.

Success Criteria

Interface result: A syntax prompt appears while you type the function.
Next action available: You can complete the formula based on the prompt.

Tips While Using

Common mistake: If you do not type the opening parenthesis, the prompt may be incomplete.

3. Use cross-worksheet references in BITOR

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

In the result cell, type =BITOR(.
Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data.
Select the first referenced cell, enter the separator, and then select the second referenced cell.
Complete the closing parenthesis.
Press Enter to return the result.

Success Criteria

Interface result: The formula includes cross-worksheet references.
Next action available: When source values change, the result can update automatically.

Tips While Using

Common mistake: Referencing the wrong cells can produce an unexpected result.

4. Use BITOR in a nested formula

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

Select the cell where you want the combined result.
Type the outer formula.
At the required argument position, type BITOR(.
Enter the BITOR arguments and complete the parentheses.
Check the full formula structure and press Enter.

Success Criteria

Interface result: The cell returns the full nested-formula result.
Next action available: You can continue adjusting the outer formula or the BITOR arguments.

Tips While Using

Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses can cause a formula error.
Environment note: For longer formulas, review the full structure in the formula bar.