How to Use the IMCONJUGATE Function in WPS on Windows

Use IMCONJUGATE through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the IMCONJUGATE function

Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type = to start a formula.
3. Type IMCONJUGATE(.
4. Check the function syntax prompt that appears.
5. Continue by entering an argument or selecting a referenced cell.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell enters formula-editing mode and shows the IMCONJUGATE prompt.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments, select a cell reference, or press Enter to calculate.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
• Environment note: Enter the formula in an editable spreadsheet cell.

2. Fill in function arguments with prompts

Entry path: Formula bar or target cell

1. After IMCONJUGATE(, enter the correct complex-number argument or a cell reference.
2. Use the syntax prompt to check the argument format.
3. Make sure the closing parenthesis is included.
4. Press Enter to complete the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result appears in the current cell.
• What you can do next: You can select the cell again and review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses or incorrect argument formatting can cause an error.
• Environment note: The argument content needs to match the function requirements.

3. Use IMCONJUGATE with cross-worksheet references

Entry path: Formula bar → worksheet tabs

1. Select the result cell and type =IMCONJUGATE(.
2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the original complex value.
3. Select the cell you want to reference.
4. Complete the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes a cross-worksheet reference and returns a result.
• What you can do next: After changing the source value, you can check whether the result updates automatically.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Referencing the wrong worksheet or cell can produce an unexpected result.
• Environment note: The referenced worksheet needs to be accessible in the current file.

4. Use IMCONJUGATE in a nested formula

Entry path: Formula bar

1. Select the target cell and begin entering the combined formula.
2. Insert IMCONJUGATE( where the complex conjugate is needed.
3. Enter the required argument or cell reference.
4. Complete the rest of the outer formula and press Enter.
5. Adjust the outer formula further if needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell returns the calculated result of the full nested formula.
• What you can do next: If any related value changes, the result recalculates automatically.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: In longer nested formulas, it is easy to miss a parenthesis or separator.
• Environment note: Review the full formula structure in the formula bar when needed.