IMSQRT in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS IMSQRT is a complex-number square root function in WPS Sheets; 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

About This Feature

Overview

IMSQRT is an engineering function in WPS Sheets that returns the square root of a complex number. You can enter it directly in a worksheet cell or in the formula bar, and use the syntax prompt to complete the argument entry.

Core tasks include:

Start with =IMSQRT( to call the function and view the syntax prompt.
Enter the required argument to calculate the square root of a complex number.
Edit the formula directly in a cell or in the formula bar.
Recalculate results automatically when referenced data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation
Other	You need to be able to open WPS Sheets and edit worksheet cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Launch WPS Sheets, open any worksheet, and confirm that you can enter `=IMSQRT(` in the formula bar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports entering the IMSQRT function in WPS Sheets, using syntax prompts for complex-number square root calculations, and recalculating results when referenced data changes.	Excel provides the IMSQRT function to return the square root of a complex number.	Google Sheets provides the IMSQRT function for complex-number square roots and notes that it is equivalent to `IMPOWER(complex_number, 0.5)`.	Notion formulas support numeric functions such as `sqrt()`, but the official formula reference does not describe direct support for complex-number strings or an IMSQRT-style engineering function.	Adobe official content focuses on opening, viewing, editing, and converting XLSX files, rather than spreadsheet engineering functions such as IMSQRT.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter the function directly in a spreadsheet workflow, view syntax prompts, and combine it with cell references for ongoing calculations.	Compared with WPS: Excel also offers the same function name, so the function scope is similar.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports IMSQRT, but it is primarily described in a web-based spreadsheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on database formulas and general numeric logic rather than spreadsheet engineering functions for complex numbers.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is centered on file handling, viewing, and conversion rather than spreadsheet formula calculation.
Official Source	—	IMSQRT function	IMSQRT function	Formula syntax & functions	XLSX file: How to open, view, or edit

Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to calculate complex-number square roots in a spreadsheet on Windows, WPS provides a direct formula-entry workflow for that task. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets also provide IMSQRT, while Notion and Adobe focus on different product scenarios.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Complex-number calculations for engineering work	Engineering, research, and teaching users	Need fast square root results for complex numbers	Enter the IMSQRT function in a worksheet cell
2	Linked formula analysis	Data analysts	Need results to update when referenced values change	Use IMSQRT together with cell references
3	Formula learning and demonstrations	Beginners and trainers	Not familiar with function syntax	Type `=IMSQRT(` to view the syntax prompt
4	Multi-step formula editing	Users who work with complex worksheets	Direct in-cell editing is not convenient for longer formulas	Edit the formula in the formula bar

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Premium
Use the IMSQRT function	✅	✅
Basic spreadsheet editing and calculation	✅	✅
Additional premium office features	Some advanced services may be limited	More premium benefits and value-added services are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Everyday formula calculation and learning	Free	IMSQRT itself is available without membership
Broader premium office needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced services beyond basic formula work

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