FISHERINV in WPS on Windows: Introduction

FISHERINV in WPS on Windows is a spreadsheet function that returns the inverse Fisher transformation for a Fisher transformation value; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version scope	No version limit	Available in WPS Spreadsheet across versions

About This Feature

Overview

FISHERINV is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows. It is used to return the inverse transformation result from a Fisher transformation value during data calculation and analysis. When you type the formula, WPS can show syntax guidance to help you confirm the required input format.

Core capabilities include:

Enter and use the FISHERINV function for statistical calculation.
Fill in parameters flexibly for different calculation scenarios.
Use cross-sheet references and nested formulas with automatic recalculation when source data changes.

This function is useful for statistical analysis, experiment data review, and spreadsheet modeling. It helps reduce manual conversion steps and keeps calculation results updated inside the worksheet.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; WPS Spreadsheet supports this function across versions
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells

Download & Installation

Before using the FISHERINV function, install WPS Office for Windows and open WPS Spreadsheet.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Office → open WPS Spreadsheet → select any cell and type `=FISHERINV(` to confirm that formula input and syntax guidance are available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Enter the FISHERINV function directly in spreadsheet cells, with parameter input, cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.	Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells and can update formula results manually or when the document opens, but the workflow is centered on document tables rather than spreadsheet analysis.	Google Sheets provides spreadsheet calculation features, including formulas for data analysis, plus collaboration and multi-device access.	Notion formulas work with database properties, built-ins, and functions for calculated fields, rather than traditional worksheet cell formulas.	Adobe Acrobat can configure calculations for PDF form fields, which fits form workflows rather than spreadsheet formula editing.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The workflow is centered on spreadsheet cell formulas, which fits ongoing editing, references, and recalculation in Windows spreadsheets.	Compared with WPS: formula use is focused on Word table cells, so the working context differs from spreadsheet-based analysis.	Compared with WPS: it also supports spreadsheet analysis, while this guide focuses on the local formula-entry workflow in the WPS Windows client.	Compared with WPS: it is oriented toward database property formulas instead of worksheet-style cell formula entry.	Compared with WPS: it is better suited to PDF form calculations than worksheet-based formula analysis.
Official Source	—	Use a formula in a Word table	Google Sheets training and help	Intro to formulas	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: If your work depends on entering and maintaining formulas directly in spreadsheet cells on Windows, WPS provides a workflow that stays close to spreadsheet calculation tasks. The other products also support calculations, but they are more closely aligned with document tables, online databases, or PDF forms.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How WPS helps
1	Inverse transformation in statistics	Data analysts	A Fisher transformation value needs to be converted back quickly	Enter the FISHERINV formula in a cell to calculate the result
2	Cross-sheet analysis	Finance and research users	Data is spread across worksheets and manual conversion is inefficient	Use cross-sheet references together with FISHERINV
3	Nested calculation models	Advanced spreadsheet users	A single formula is not enough for the analysis	Combine FISHERINV with other functions in nested formulas
4	Dynamic recalculation	Report maintainers	Results need to update after source data changes	Use automatic recalculation to keep results in sync
5	Formula learning and checking	New spreadsheet users	Parameter format is not yet familiar	Type `=FISHERINV(` to view syntax guidance while editing

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
FISHERINV function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet calculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available with a broader feature range
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More advanced templates and added benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need FISHERINV and regular spreadsheet calculations	Free	The function has no membership restriction, so everyday formula work can start directly
You also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader office benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want additional office-related benefits in the same account

WPS membership center: Subscribe now