ATAN2 in WPS on Windows: Introduction

ATAN2 in WPS is a spreadsheet function for returning an arctangent angle from x and y coordinates; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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

ATAN2 is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheets that returns an arctangent angle based on the supplied x_num and y_num values. It is useful for direction analysis, coordinate conversion, geometry-related calculations, and formulas that combine angle logic with other spreadsheet operations.

Core capabilities include:

Entering =ATAN2( directly in a cell to start a calculation.
Using syntax prompts to fill in parameters more accurately.
Supporting cross-sheet references and nested formulas.
Updating results automatically when referenced data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local formula calculation; downloading, installation, and account actions require internet access
Other	You need an editable WPS spreadsheet file and permission to edit cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheets, create or open a workbook, and type `=ATAN2(` in a cell to confirm the function workflow is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Enter the ATAN2 function directly in WPS Spreadsheets, with syntax prompts, cross-sheet references, nested calculations, and automatic recalculation.	Word supports formulas in tables, including functions, references, and result updates, but the workflow is centered on document tables.	Google Docs emphasizes online document collaboration, comments, version history, and file compatibility; the official product page does not describe an equivalent cell-based formula workflow inside Docs.	Notion formulas work in database properties and can use functions and existing properties to produce calculated results.	Acrobat supports calculation rules for PDF form fields, which fits form workflows rather than spreadsheet cell formulas.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The workflow is built for spreadsheet cell formulas and supports cross-sheet references and nested calculations for angle analysis.	Compared with WPS: Word formulas are available in table tools and are more suitable for document-table calculations than a full spreadsheet formula workflow.	Compared with WPS: The official Google Docs page focuses on document collaboration and editing rather than a cell-based function workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas depend on database properties and are designed for structured record logic instead of traditional spreadsheet cell entry.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are configured for PDF form fields and are not designed for routine spreadsheet analysis.
Official Source	—	Use a formula in a Word table	Google Docs product page	Intro to formulas	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: WPS is a closer fit when your work centers on spreadsheet formulas, coordinate-based calculations, and automatic result updates. The other products provide calculation-related features too, but they are mainly oriented toward document tables, database properties, or PDF forms.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How ATAN2 helps
1	Coordinate direction analysis	Data analysts	Turning coordinate pairs into direction angles quickly	Use ATAN2 in cells to calculate angles directly
2	Geometry worksheets	Teachers and students	Manual angle conversion can be error-prone	Use references to calculate multiple results consistently
3	Engineering data logs	Engineering and manufacturing teams	Recalculating many rows manually takes time	Combine ATAN2 with nested formulas for automatic updates
4	Cross-sheet summaries	Office users	Pulling values from multiple sheets can be cumbersome	Use cross-sheet references in one formula workflow

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
ATAN2 function entry and calculation	✅	✅
Basic PDF features	✅ Basic access	✅ More features
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet calculations and learning	Free	ATAN2 and other standard functions are already available for routine work
More cloud storage, templates, and broader office features	WPS Premium	Better suited for users who manage more documents and need expanded office tools

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