How to Use the BYROW Function in WPS on Windows

Use BYROW through 4 how-to topics in Spreadsheets; 4 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the BYROW function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = to start the formula.
3. Type BYROW(.
4. Review the syntax prompt that appears.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: =BYROW( appears in the formula bar.
• Next action available: You can continue entering the array or range and the remaining parameters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Fill in parameters with syntax prompts

Entry point: formula bar

1. After BYROW(, enter the range or array to process.
2. Continue entering the required parameter based on the syntax prompt.
3. Check that parentheses and separators are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell returns a calculation result or array result.
• Next action available: You can edit the formula and recalculate again.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Mismatched parentheses, missing separators, or incorrect parameter counts can cause an error.

3. Reference another worksheet

Entry point: formula bar

1. Select the target result cell and start the BYROW formula.
2. In the parameter area, switch to another worksheet and select the referenced range.
3. Return to the current worksheet and check the reference address.
4. Press Enter to complete the calculation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes a reference to another worksheet.
• Next action available: When data changes in the referenced sheet, you can observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: An incorrect referenced range can produce unexpected results.

4. Use nested formulas and check automatic recalculation

Entry point: formula bar

1. Combine BYROW with other functions to build a nested formula.
2. Confirm that the full formula structure is correct, then press Enter.
3. Change any related source cell.
4. Check whether the result updates automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: After source data changes, the result cell updates accordingly.
• Next action available: You can continue refining the nested formula logic.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: When the nesting level is high, review the full expression in the formula bar.