How to Use the ARABIC Function in WPS on Windows

Use the ARABIC function in 3 topics, including entering the function, completing the argument from the syntax prompt, and checking the result; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ARABIC function

Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type = in the selected cell or in the formula bar.
3. Continue typing ARABIC( to call the function.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The selected cell enters formula input mode.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering the argument and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you forget to start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Complete the argument from the syntax prompt

Entry path: Selected cell → formula input mode

1. After typing ARABIC(, check the syntax prompt shown on screen.
2. Enter the required argument based on the prompt.
3. Confirm that the parentheses and argument format are complete.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The full function structure appears correctly in the cell or formula bar.
• What you can do next: You can press Enter to submit the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: An unclosed parenthesis or an incorrect argument format may cause an error result.

3. Check and use the result

Entry path: Press Enter after completing the formula

1. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
2. Check whether the converted Arabic number appears in the current cell.
3. If needed, reference that result cell in other formulas for further analysis.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The cell displays an Arabic number result.
• What you can do next: The result can be used in later totals, references, or calculations.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the result looks incorrect, check whether the argument content matches the function requirement.