How to Use the ISFORMULA Function in WPS on Windows

Use ISFORMULA through 4 how-to topics, all available in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps in order.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ISFORMULA function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = to start formula entry.
3. Type ISFORMULA(.
4. Prepare to select or enter the cell reference you want to test.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current cell enters formula editing mode.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering the argument and complete the function.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.
• Environment note: This action must be done in an editable spreadsheet cell.

2. Complete the argument with prompts

Entry point: formula input prompt in the formula bar

1. After typing ISFORMULA(, check the syntax prompt that appears automatically.
2. Enter the correct argument as prompted, usually the cell or reference you want to test.
3. Make sure the closing parenthesis is complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The function entry is completed and the cell shows a result.
• What you can do next: You can copy the formula to other cells for more checks.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses or incorrect separators can cause an error.

3. Check the returned result

Entry point: result cell

1. After entering the formula, look at the returned value in the cell.
2. If the referenced target is a formula, review the returned logical result.
3. If the referenced target is not a formula, review the other returned logical result.
4. Use the result to decide whether to continue checking the original data range.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell displays the returned result.
• What you can do next: You can continue checking other cells or fill the formula down.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Referencing the wrong cell can make the result differ from your expectation.

4. Use it with other functions

Entry point: formula bar

1. Select the target cell and enter a combined formula.
2. Place ISFORMULA inside the condition of IF or another function.
3. Set the return value for true and false outcomes.
4. Press Enter and check whether the result matches your expectation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The combined formula returns the expected result.
• What you can do next: You can fill the formula down a full column.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: In nested formulas, it is easy to miss a parenthesis or quotation mark.