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
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter the ATANH function | Free |
| 2 | 2. View syntax prompts and fill in parameters | Free |
| 3 | 3. Use cross-sheet references in a formula | Free |
| 4 | 4. Nest ATANH with other functions | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter the ATANH function
Entry path: Formulas tab → Formula bar
- Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
- Type
=in the formula bar or directly in the cell. - Continue by typing
ATANH(. - 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
- Select the target cell and type
=ATANH(. - Check the syntax prompt that appears.
- Enter the correct parameter based on the prompt.
- 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
- Select the cell where you want to return the result.
- Type
=ATANH(to start the formula. - Switch to the referenced worksheet and select the target cell, or type the reference manually.
- 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
- Select the target cell.
- Enter a combined formula that includes
ATANH. - Add other functions or cell references as needed.
- 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.