How to Use the CONVERT Function in WPS on Windows

This how-to guide includes 4 operation topics, all available without membership, so you can quickly learn how to use the CONVERT function in WPS on Windows.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the CONVERT function

Entry point: Formula tab → formula bar

1. Open your spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type = in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Continue by typing CONVERT(.
4. Check the syntax prompt that appears automatically.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected cell enters formula-editing mode and shows the function name.
• Next actions: You can continue entering arguments and complete the calculation.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Fill in arguments and complete the calculation

Entry point: A cell or formula bar where CONVERT( has already been entered

1. Fill in the required arguments based on the syntax prompt.
2. Check that the number of arguments and separators is correct.
3. Complete the closing parenthesis.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The calculation result appears in the current cell.
• Next actions: You can copy the formula or continue editing other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Unmatched parentheses or missing commas between arguments can cause a formula error.

3. Use cell references or cross-sheet references

Entry point: Formula bar

1. In the CONVERT formula, reference a cell from the current worksheet as an argument.
2. If you need a cross-sheet calculation, switch to the target worksheet and select the required cell.
3. Combine CONVERT with another formula when needed.
4. Confirm the formula and review the result.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The formula shows a cell reference or a cross-sheet reference.
• Next actions: You can continue with nested calculations or fill the formula down.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Referencing numbers stored as text may affect the calculation result.

4. Check automatic recalculation results

Entry point: A result cell with a completed formula

1. Change the original value used by the formula.
2. Check whether the CONVERT result updates at the same time.
3. If the result does not update immediately, press F9 to recalculate.
4. On some devices, press Fn+F9 to recalculate.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The result cell updates after the source data changes, or after recalculation is triggered.
• Next actions: You can continue checking other referenced cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Circular references can cause abnormal results.