How to Use the COSH Function in WPS on Windows

This section includes 4 how-to topics for entering the function, filling in arguments from syntax prompts, using nested or cross-sheet formulas, and checking automatic recalculation.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the COSH function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing COSH(.
4. Check whether a syntax prompt appears.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode and shows =COSH(.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.
• Environment note: You need to work in an editable cell in WPS Spreadsheet.

2. Fill in arguments from syntax prompts

Entry point: Formula bar or current cell

1. After COSH(, enter the value or cell reference that you want to calculate.
2. Check the syntax prompt to confirm that the argument format is correct.
3. Type the closing parenthesis ) to complete the formula.
4. Press Enter.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculated result instead of the original text.
• What you can do next: When you select the cell again, you can review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Missing parentheses or incorrect separators can cause a formula error.
• Environment note: The argument content needs to match the function requirements.

3. Use cross-sheet references or nested calculations

Entry point: Formula bar

1. Select the target result cell and type =.
2. Enter a formula that includes COSH, and add other functions or worksheet references as needed.
3. Check that the referenced cells, worksheet names, and parentheses are correct.
4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell returns a calculation result.
• What you can do next: You can review the full nested formula or cross-sheet reference in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: An incorrect worksheet reference or incomplete parentheses can affect the result.
• Environment note: The referenced worksheet and cells need valid data.

4. Check whether results update automatically

Entry point: A worksheet that already contains a COSH formula

1. Find a result cell that already uses COSH.
2. Change the source value or a referenced cell used by the formula.
3. Watch whether the result cell updates when the data changes.
4. If needed, repeat the check with different values.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result cell updates when the source data changes.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing source data and review the new result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you change an unrelated cell, the result will not change.
• Environment note: The formula reference relationship must be set correctly.