How to Use the ASINH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This how-to guide includes 4 topics, all available directly in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the ASINH functionFree
22. Fill in the argument with the correct syntaxFree
33. Use a cross-sheet referenceFree
44. Use ASINH inside a nested formulaFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ASINH function

Entry path: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to begin the formula.
  3. Type ASINH(.
  4. Check the syntax prompt and continue entering the formula.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: =ASINH( appears in the cell or formula bar.
  • Next action available: you can continue entering the argument and complete the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Fill in the argument with the correct syntax

Entry path: Select the target cell → formula bar

  1. After ASINH(, enter a number or a cell reference.
  2. Make sure the closing parenthesis is complete.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. Check the calculation result in the cell.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the cell returns the inverse hyperbolic sine result.
  • Next action available: you can edit the formula again or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: incomplete parentheses or an invalid argument format can cause an error.

3. Use a cross-sheet reference

Entry path: Target cell → formula bar

  1. In the result cell, type =ASINH(.
  2. Switch to another worksheet that contains the source data.
  3. Select the cell you want to reference.
  4. Complete the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the formula includes a reference to a cell on another worksheet.
  • Next action available: when the source cell changes, the result updates accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: referencing the wrong worksheet or cell changes the result.

4. Use ASINH inside a nested formula

Entry path: Target cell → formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want the combined result to appear.
  2. Enter a combined formula that includes ASINH.
  3. Check each level of parentheses and references.
  4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the cell returns the final result of the nested formula.
  • Next action available: you can continue adjusting the inner or outer function.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: when formulas are nested deeply, parenthesis placement is easy to miss.