How to Use the CHIDIST Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

This how-to guide includes 4 topics, all available without membership; use the index below to jump to the task you need and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the CHIDIST functionFree
22. Fill in the parametersFree
33. Use cross-sheet referencesFree
44. Build a nested formulaFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the CHIDIST function

Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start a formula.
  3. Type CHIDIST(.
  4. Check that the function name appears correctly in the formula bar.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell or formula bar shows =CHIDIST(.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering parameters and complete the calculation.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in the parameters

Entry path: Function input area in the formula bar

  1. After CHIDIST(, enter the required parameters based on the prompt.
  2. Separate parameters with commas.
  3. Check that the parentheses are complete.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell returns a calculation result instead of an error message.
  • Next action available: You can select the cell again to review or edit the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the number or type of parameters is incorrect, the result may return an error.

3. Use cross-sheet references

Entry path: Formula bar → select cells from another worksheet

  1. In the current cell, type =CHIDIST( to begin the formula.
  2. Switch to another worksheet that contains the source data.
  3. Select the cell or range you want to reference and return to formula editing.
  4. Complete the remaining parameters and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula includes a reference to another worksheet.
  • Next action available: When the source data changes, the result can update accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing the wrong cell or range can lead to incorrect results.

4. Build a nested formula

Entry path: Formula bar

  1. In the target cell, enter a formula that includes CHIDIST.
  2. Add other functions or references in the same formula as needed.
  3. Check the parenthesis levels and parameter order.
  4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell returns the result of the nested formula.
  • Next action available: You can continue refining the formula logic in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: With deeper nesting, missing parentheses are more likely to cause errors.