How to Use the FACT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use the FACT function in 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps for each task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the FACT functionFree
22. Fill in the argument with the correct syntaxFree
33. Use a cross-sheet referenceFree
44. Check automatic recalculationFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the FACT function

Entry path: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet.
  2. Select the cell where you want to display the result.
  3. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
  4. Enter FACT( and review the function hint if it appears.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: =FACT( is visible in the formula bar or selected cell.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering the argument and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in the argument with the correct syntax

Entry path: target cell → formula bar

  1. After FACT(, enter a number or a cell reference.
  2. Make sure the closing parenthesis is included.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. Check the result shown in the cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell shows a factorial result.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula or edit the argument further.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses or an invalid argument can cause a formula error.

3. Use a cross-sheet reference

Entry path: target cell → formula bar

  1. In the result cell, type =FACT(.
  2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the source number.
  3. Click the cell you want to reference so the address is inserted into the formula.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula includes a reference to a cell on another worksheet.
  • Next action available: You can change the referenced value and observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Manually typing the sheet name in the wrong format may break the reference.

4. Check automatic recalculation

Entry path: completed FACT formula cell

  1. Find the source cell used by the FACT formula.
  2. Change the value in that source cell.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the change.
  4. Return to the result cell and check whether the value updates automatically.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The FACT result changes when the referenced value changes.
  • Next action available: You can continue using the result in later worksheet calculations.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the source value is stored as text instead of a number, the result may not match expectations.