How to Use the CONCATENATE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

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How-to Guide

1. Enter the CONCATENATE function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open AirSheet.
  2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type the equals sign = in the cell or formula bar.
  4. Continue typing CONCATENATE(.
  5. Review the syntax guidance and example prompts that appear.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The function name appears in the cell or formula bar, and syntax guidance is visible.
  • Next actions: You can continue entering arguments.
  • No side effects: Existing content in other cells stays unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not start with =, the entry is treated as plain text.
  • Environment limits: You need to work in an editable AirSheet cell.

2. Fill in arguments and complete the text combination

Entry point: A cell or formula bar that already contains =CONCATENATE(

  1. Enter the text, numbers, or cell references that you want to combine inside the parentheses.
  2. Separate each argument with a comma.
  3. Check that the parentheses are complete.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  5. Review the result shown in the current cell.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The current cell shows the combined result.
  • Next actions: You can edit the formula again or fill it down to other cells.
  • No side effects: Cells that are not referenced do not change.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Missing commas or incomplete parentheses can cause formula errors.
  • Environment limits: If you need spaces or separators, add them as text arguments manually.

3. Use it in cross-sheet or nested formulas

Entry point: Formulas tab → target cell → formula bar

  1. Select the target result cell.
  2. Enter a CONCATENATE formula and reference cells from another worksheet in the arguments.
  3. If needed, continue building a longer formula around CONCATENATE.
  4. Confirm that the references and parentheses are correct.
  5. Press Enter to complete the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The cell returns the text result from the cross-sheet or nested formula.
  • Next actions: The result updates when source data changes.
  • No side effects: The original worksheet structure remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Incorrect sheet names or cell references can cause unexpected results.
  • Environment limits: Referenced worksheets and cells must exist and be accessible.