How to Use the FIELDVALUE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use FIELDVALUE through 4 how-to topics on Windows in Smart Spreadsheet; 4 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the FIELDVALUE functionFree
22. Fill in function parameters from the promptFree
33. Use FIELDVALUE in a nested formulaFree
44. Check and refresh calculation resultsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the FIELDVALUE function

Entry point: Open Smart Spreadsheet, then go to the Formula tab or use the formula bar directly.

  1. Open Smart Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to begin editing a formula.
  3. Continue by typing FIELDVALUE(.
  4. Check the syntax prompt to confirm that the function is recognized.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula bar shows =FIELDVALUE(.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering parameters 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 enter the formula in an editable cell.

2. Fill in function parameters from the prompt

Entry point: Continue editing in the cell or formula bar after FIELDVALUE( has been entered.

  1. Review the syntax prompt to check parameter requirements and examples.
  2. Enter the required parameters in order.
  3. Use commas to separate different parameters.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis to complete the formula.
  5. Press Enter to confirm.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell displays a calculation result, and the formula bar keeps the full function expression.
  • Next action available: You can select the cell again and revise the parameters.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses or missing separators between parameters can cause an error.
  • Environment note: Some versions may also support semicolons, but follow the current on-screen prompt first.

3. Use FIELDVALUE in a nested formula

Entry point: Edit the full formula in the formula bar of the target cell.

  1. Select the cell where you want to perform a more complex calculation.
  2. Enter a formula expression that includes FIELDVALUE.
  3. Add other functions outside or inside FIELDVALUE based on your calculation needs.
  4. Check the parentheses and parameter order at each level.
  5. Press Enter to run the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns the result of the nested calculation.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula or adjust references further.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: When the nesting level becomes deeper, it is easier to miss a parenthesis.
  • Environment note: For longer formulas, editing in the formula bar is easier because you can view the full expression.

4. Check and refresh calculation results

Entry point: After entering the formula, review the result cell in the worksheet.

  1. Change the referenced data or parameters related to FIELDVALUE.
  2. Check whether the result cell updates automatically.
  3. If the result looks incorrect, select the formula cell again and review the references.
  4. Trigger recalculation manually when needed.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: After data changes, the result cell shows the updated calculation value.
  • Next action available: You can continue troubleshooting or refine the formula structure.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Incorrect data formats in referenced cells can affect the result.
  • Environment note: If the result is still incorrect, check for circular references or numbers stored as text.