IMPRODUCT in WPS on Windows: Introduction

IMPRODUCT is a complex-number product function in WPS Spreadsheets; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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 Spreadsheets across supported versions

About This Feature

Overview

The IMPRODUCT function in WPS on Windows is used to calculate the product of complex numbers in a spreadsheet. It supports formula hints, nested formulas, cross-sheet references, and automatic recalculation for ongoing data analysis.

Core capabilities include:

Start formula entry quickly by typing IMPRODUCT and using the syntax prompt.
Calculate complex-number products with flexible parameters for spreadsheet analysis.
Combine the function with cross-sheet references and nested formulas.
Keep results updated automatically when referenced data changes.

This function is useful for complex-number calculations, classroom examples, and engineering worksheets. It helps reduce manual calculation steps and keeps results aligned with source data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; the function is available in WPS Spreadsheets across supported versions
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	You need an editable spreadsheet file and permission to enter formulas in cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Windows installer and complete setup by following the on-screen prompts
Post-install check	Open WPS Spreadsheets and type `=IMPRODUCT(` in a cell to confirm that the function hint appears

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	IMPRODUCT can be entered directly in spreadsheet cells and supports syntax hints, cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.	Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells and includes functions such as PRODUCT, but the feature is designed for document tables rather than a full spreadsheet formula workflow.	Google Sheets provides online spreadsheets with formulas, collaboration, version history, and AI-assisted formula creation.	Notion formulas work with database properties, built-ins, and functions for calculated fields in databases.	Adobe Acrobat supports calculated form fields in PDF forms for totals and linked field values.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Direct cell-based spreadsheet formula editing fits continuous calculation work. Distinct: Results can update automatically when referenced data changes.	Compared with WPS: Word formula features are centered on document tables and lighter table calculations.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets emphasizes cloud collaboration and browser-based sharing, while WPS fits local desktop spreadsheet editing more directly.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are designed for database properties instead of traditional spreadsheet cell formulas.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are mainly built for PDF form fields rather than spreadsheet-style formula editing.
Official Source	—	Use a formula in a Word table	Google Sheets product page	Intro to formulas	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: If your main task is entering and maintaining spreadsheet formulas on a Windows desktop, WPS follows a direct worksheet-based workflow. The other products also support calculations, but they focus more on document tables, cloud collaboration databases, or PDF form scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Pain Point	How WPS Helps
1	Fast complex-number calculation	Students, teachers	Manual complex-number multiplication takes multiple steps	Enter IMPRODUCT in a cell to return the result directly
2	Multi-cell calculation workflows	Data staff	Several complex-number values need continuous calculation	Use cell references to fill formulas across worksheets
3	Cross-sheet analysis	Finance and engineering users	Data is spread across different worksheets	Use cross-sheet references inside the formula
4	Combined formula design	Advanced spreadsheet users	One function alone is not enough for analysis	Nest IMPRODUCT with other functions
5	Dynamic result updates	Everyday office users	Results need to stay current after source data changes	Use automatic recalculation to keep outputs updated

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
IMPRODUCT function	Available	Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	Available	Available
More advanced PDF and office features	Partially limited	More advanced features available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Learning formulas and handling basic calculations	Free	IMPRODUCT itself has no membership restriction
Using more advanced office features and larger cloud storage	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who also need broader advanced tools and services

Membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium