How to Use the INFO Function in WPS on Windows

Use the INFO function in 4 practical topics, all available directly in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, with 4 free items and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the INFO function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open a spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
3. Type INFO to begin the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected cell enters formula editing mode.
• Next action available: You can continue with parentheses and arguments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
• Environment note: Make sure the target cell is editable in the current worksheet.

2. View syntax guidance and fill in arguments

Entry point: Formula editing state in the formula bar

1. After typing INFO(, look for the syntax guidance shown by WPS.
2. Review the required argument format and example.
3. Enter the correct argument as needed.
4. Check that parentheses and separators are complete.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Syntax guidance is visible and the formula structure is complete.
• Next action available: You can press Enter to submit the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses or incorrect arguments can cause an error result.
• Environment note: Keep the formula format consistent with the current spreadsheet calculation rules.

3. Use INFO with references or nested formulas

Entry point: Formula bar

1. Insert the INFO function into an existing formula.
2. Add cell references or cross-sheet references if needed.
3. Combine INFO with other functions for more complex calculations.
4. Review the full formula structure again before confirming.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes INFO together with references or other functions.
• Next action available: You can submit the formula and review the combined result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: It is easy to miss a parenthesis in deeper nested formulas.
• Environment note: Cross-sheet references should point to valid worksheet content.

4. Confirm the result and trigger recalculation

Entry point: Press Enter after finishing the formula

1. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
2. Check whether the result appears in the cell.
3. If related data changes, review whether the result updates.
4. If the result looks wrong, return to the formula bar and check syntax, arguments, or references.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows the function result instead of editable formula text.
• Next action available: You can copy, modify, or extend the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If referenced content is not in the expected format, the result may not match your expectation.
• Environment note: Recalculation behavior depends on the current spreadsheet calculation state.