How to Use the FINV Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use the FINV function through 4 how-to topics in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps below.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the FINV functionFree
22. View the function syntax promptFree
33. Use cell references as argumentsFree
44. Calculate across worksheetsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the FINV function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to begin the formula.
  3. Type FINV(.
  4. Enter the required arguments based on the prompt.
  5. Press Enter to confirm and view the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected cell shows a calculated result.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing the formula or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you forget the = sign or leave parentheses incomplete, the formula may return an error.
  • Environment note: Make sure the arguments match the function requirements.

2. View the function syntax prompt

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Select any blank cell.
  2. Type =FINV(.
  3. Watch for the function prompt in the editing area.
  4. Check the number and order of arguments before continuing.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the FINV argument prompt.
  • What you can do next: You can complete the formula with the prompt as a guide.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not type the opening parenthesis, the prompt may not show complete argument information.

3. Use cell references as arguments

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Enter the probability and degrees-of-freedom values into separate cells.
  2. Select the result cell and type =FINV(.
  3. Click each input cell in order to insert cell references.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.
  5. Change one of the input values and check whether the result updates.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula shows cell references instead of fixed values.
  • What you can do next: The result updates when referenced values change.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing text-formatted content may cause an unexpected result.

4. Calculate across worksheets

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Prepare the probability and degrees-of-freedom values in a source worksheet.
  2. Switch to the target worksheet and select the result cell.
  3. Type =FINV( and switch to the source worksheet to select the argument cells.
  4. Complete all references and type the closing parenthesis.
  5. Press Enter to confirm the formula and review the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula includes worksheet references.
  • What you can do next: The result can update again when source data changes.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Deleting a referenced worksheet or cell can affect the result.