How to Use the ATANH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use ATANH through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ATANH function

Entry path: Formulas tab → Formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Continue by typing ATANH(.
  4. Enter the parameter and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the cell shows a calculated result.
  • What you can do next: you can continue editing the formula or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

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

2. View syntax prompts and fill in parameters

Entry path: Formula bar

  1. Select the target cell and type =ATANH(.
  2. Check the syntax prompt that appears.
  3. Enter the correct parameter based on the prompt.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter to calculate.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: a syntax prompt appears while you edit the function.
  • What you can do next: you can complete the parameter entry and finish the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: an unclosed parenthesis or incorrect parameter format can cause an error.

3. Use cross-sheet references in a formula

Entry path: Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to return the result.
  2. Type =ATANH( to start the formula.
  3. Switch to the referenced worksheet and select the target cell, or type the reference manually.
  4. Add the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the formula includes a reference to another worksheet.
  • What you can do next: when the source cell changes, you can check the updated linked result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: an incorrect reference address can lead to an unexpected result.

4. Nest ATANH with other functions

Entry path: Formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Enter a combined formula that includes ATANH.
  3. Add other functions or cell references as needed.
  4. Check the parentheses and parameters, then press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the cell returns the result of the nested formula.
  • What you can do next: you can continue adjusting the outer or inner function.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: mismatched parentheses in multi-layer formulas can affect calculation results.