CELL in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS CELL is an information function in Spreadsheet on Windows; 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 limits	None	Available in Spreadsheet across supported Windows versions

About This Feature

Overview

The CELL function in WPS Spreadsheet returns information related to a cell, reference, or cell content, making it useful for data checks, formula workflows, and spreadsheet analysis.

Core capabilities include:

Start the function quickly by typing =CELL( in a cell.
Review syntax prompts while editing the formula.
Return information for a specified cell based on the selected arguments.
Use cross-worksheet references and let results recalculate when source data changes.

Common use cases include spreadsheet review, formula troubleshooting, data analysis, and reference checking across worksheets.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download and account-related actions
Other	WPS Office should be installed, and you should be able to open a Spreadsheet file

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Before using the CELL function, install WPS Office for Windows and open Spreadsheet.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, launch Spreadsheet, and type `=CELL(` in a cell to confirm that the function prompt appears

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, the CELL function can return information about a cell based on its arguments, supports cross-worksheet references, and recalculates when data changes.	Excel's CELL function returns information about the formatting, location, or contents of a cell and uses the `CELL(info_type, [reference])` syntax.	Google Sheets provides a CELL function that returns requested information about a specified cell, including address, column, contents, type, width, and sheet name.	Notion provides formula syntax, properties, built-ins, and functions for database calculations, but it does not provide a spreadsheet-style CELL equivalent centered on worksheet cell references.	Adobe Acrobat provides document properties and metadata tools for PDF files rather than spreadsheet cell information functions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter `CELL` directly in Spreadsheet and continue editing from the in-product syntax prompt. Distinct: It fits worksheet-based information lookup, cross-sheet references, and recalculation in one workbook.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a direct counterpart with detailed argument documentation and similar worksheet-based usage.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also offers a same-name function and documents several `info_type` values for web-based spreadsheets.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas focus on database properties and formula expressions instead of cell-address-based worksheet references.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF document properties and metadata, not spreadsheet formula calculation.
Official Source	—	CELL function	CELL function	Formula syntax and functions	Document properties and metadata overview

Overall Conclusion
If you need worksheet-based cell information for follow-up calculations, WPS CELL covers everyday spreadsheet use directly inside WPS Spreadsheet. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets provide closely related function support, while Notion and Adobe focus on database formulas or PDF document information instead of spreadsheet cell functions.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How CELL helps
1	Check a cell's content type	Data staff	It can be hard to confirm whether a value is ready for further calculation	Use CELL to return cell information before building the next formula
2	Read information across worksheets	Finance and operations users	Cross-worksheet references can be difficult to verify quickly	Use CELL with cross-worksheet references to inspect the target cell
3	Troubleshoot formulas	Spreadsheet maintainers	It can take time to locate a reference issue when a result looks wrong	Enter CELL in the formula bar and review the returned result with the syntax prompt
4	Keep analysis updated	Everyday office users	Results need to stay aligned with changing source data	Use automatic recalculation to keep returned information updated

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Enter and calculate the CELL function	✅	✅
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅	✅
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More advanced templates and broader access
PDF and advanced tools	Basic features	More advanced tools