BOOKNAME in WPS on Windows: Introduction

BOOKNAME in WPS is a spreadsheet function for data calculation and analysis; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version scope	No version restriction	Available in WPS Spreadsheet across supported versions

About This Feature

Overview

BOOKNAME is a function in WPS Spreadsheet for data calculation and analysis. It supports formula input with syntax prompts, parameter-based calculations, cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation when referenced data changes.

Core capabilities include:

Entering the BOOKNAME function for spreadsheet calculations
Filling in parameters based on syntax prompts
Using cross-sheet references and nested calculations
Updating results automatically after source data changes

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; this function is available in supported WPS Spreadsheet versions
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related services
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit formulas in cells

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Windows platform	Download the Windows installer for WPS Office and complete the setup
Post-install check	Open WPS Spreadsheet, select a cell, and type `=BOOKNAME(` to confirm that syntax prompts appear

Open the WPS Office download page.
Select the Windows version and download the installer.
Run the installer and complete setup by following the on-screen instructions.
Open WPS Spreadsheet and type =BOOKNAME( to confirm the function is available.

Source: WPS Office download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, entering `BOOKNAME(` shows syntax prompts and supports parameter input, cross-sheet references, nested calculations, and automatic recalculation.	Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells for calculations and logical comparisons, and formula results can be updated manually.	Google Sheets supports formulas, data analysis, collaboration, and Gemini-assisted formula creation in an online spreadsheet environment.	Notion formulas work mainly in database properties and support calculations with functions, built-ins, and linked properties.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF editing, conversion, signing, and document workflows rather than spreadsheet-style cell formulas.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: BOOKNAME is designed for spreadsheet cell calculations, with cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation for ongoing worksheet analysis.	Compared with WPS: Word formula features are centered on document tables rather than a full spreadsheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets offers cloud collaboration and AI-assisted formula creation, but it is positioned around an online spreadsheet environment.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are oriented to database property logic instead of traditional cell-based spreadsheet editing.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is focused on PDF tasks and does not provide the same worksheet formula workflow as WPS Spreadsheet.
Official Source	—	Word table formulas	Google Sheets product page	Notion formulas	Adobe Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your main task is entering formulas, filling parameters, and keeping worksheet results updated as data changes, BOOKNAME in WPS fits a spreadsheet workflow directly. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each focus on document tables, cloud collaboration, database logic, or PDF processing, so their strengths are different from this use case.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How BOOKNAME helps
1	Daily data calculation	Office users	Need to complete calculations quickly in cells	Enter `=BOOKNAME(` in the target cell and fill in parameters as prompted
2	Multi-parameter calculations	Data organizers	Parameter-heavy formulas are easy to enter incorrectly	Use syntax prompts to verify parameter order and requirements
3	Cross-sheet references	Finance and reporting users	Data across worksheets is hard to connect manually	Reference cells from other worksheets inside the formula
4	Complex formula combinations	Advanced spreadsheet users	Multi-layer formulas are difficult to build	Combine BOOKNAME with other formulas in nested calculations
5	Dynamic result updates	Users who maintain changing worksheets	Results need to stay aligned with updated source data	Use automatic recalculation to refresh results after data changes

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
BOOKNAME function usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF, AI, and extended tools	Limited or provided as listed on the pricing page	Broader access or higher usage limits for supported features
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB, based on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly use BOOKNAME for everyday spreadsheet calculations	Free	The source content shows no membership restriction for this function
You also need more cloud storage, PDF tools, or AI-related features	WPS Premium	A premium plan is more suitable when you need broader office features and higher usage allowances

WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium