ACOSH in WPS on Windows: Introduction

ACOSH in WPS is a spreadsheet function that returns the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a number; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	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

ACOSH is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheets on Windows for data calculation and analysis. It returns the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a number. When you type the formula, the editing area can show syntax guidance to help you confirm the parameter format. The function can be entered directly in a cell and used with cross-sheet references and nested formulas. When referenced data changes, the result recalculates automatically.

Core capabilities in this guide:

Enter the ACOSH function in a cell with =ACOSH(...).
Check syntax guidance while typing the function.
Use the function with cell references, cross-sheet references, and nested formulas.

Typical scenarios include math practice, engineering data processing, and spreadsheet-based teaching demonstrations.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula entry and calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related features
Other	You need an editable spreadsheet file and a target cell that supports formula input

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheet, open any workbook, and type `=ACOSH(` in a cell to confirm the formula input environment is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheets, `=ACOSH(...)` returns the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a number and can be used with syntax guidance, cross-sheet references, and nested formulas.	Excel provides `ACOSH(number)` and returns the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a number. The number must be greater than or equal to 1.	Google Sheets provides `ACOSH(value)` and returns the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a number. The value must be greater than or equal to 1.	Notion provides a formula system for database properties and numeric calculations, but its official formula reference does not describe a dedicated ACOSH function.	Adobe Acrobat Sign provides field validation and formula-based validation for form fields, which is designed for form input rules rather than spreadsheet functions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: ACOSH can be entered directly in spreadsheet cells and used in the same worksheet workflow as references, fill-down operations, and nested formulas.	Compared with WPS: Excel also provides a dedicated ACOSH function with clearly documented syntax.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also provides a dedicated ACOSH function and notes that imaginary or complex numbers are not supported.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database property formulas and does not document a dedicated ACOSH function in its official formula reference.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on form validation workflows instead of spreadsheet-style function analysis.
Official Source	—	ACOSH function	ACOSH	Formula syntax and functions	Form field validations

Overall Conclusion
For spreadsheet-based function work, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide a direct ACOSH function. Notion is more suitable for database-style formulas, while Adobe is oriented toward form validation. For everyday cell-based calculation, WPS fits standard spreadsheet workflows well.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How ACOSH helps
1	Math function practice	Students and teachers	Quickly verify inverse hyperbolic cosine results	Enter `=ACOSH(value)` in a cell and review the result
2	Engineering data processing	Data analysts	Process function results in batches inside a worksheet	Combine ACOSH with cell references and fill formulas down
3	Complex formula building	Finance and research users	Combine one function with other calculations	Nest ACOSH inside longer formulas
4	Multi-sheet calculation	Office users	Work with data stored across worksheets	Reference cells from other worksheets in the formula
5	Automatic result updates	Report maintainers	Recalculate after source data changes	Use spreadsheet recalculation to refresh results automatically

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
ACOSH formula entry and calculation	✅	✅
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅	✅
Additional office and extended benefits	Available within the free plan scope shown on the product page	More benefits are available based on the selected subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday formula learning and basic calculation	Free plan	The ACOSH function itself is available for regular spreadsheet calculation
Broader office needs beyond basic formulas	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more PDF, template, cloud storage, or other extended benefits

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