How to Use the BOOKNAME Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use BOOKNAME with 4 how-to topics in WPS Sheets on Windows; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the BOOKNAME function

Entry point: The target cell in a spreadsheet or the formula bar

  1. Open WPS Office and go to your spreadsheet file.
  2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type = to start the formula.
  4. Type BOOKNAME(.
  5. Enter the required arguments.
  6. Press Enter and check whether the result appears in the cell.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The target cell shows a calculation result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
  • Next actions: You can copy the formula, edit arguments, or save the file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment limits: If the cell is formatted as text, the result may not display as expected.

2. View function syntax prompts

Entry point: The target cell or the formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the function.
  2. Type = and BOOKNAME(.
  3. Watch for the syntax prompt near the editing area.
  4. Review the argument count, order, and example format shown in the prompt.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: A prompt with argument information appears after you enter the function name.
  • Next actions: You can continue entering arguments and finish the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the function name is incomplete or the opening parenthesis is missing, the prompt may not appear correctly.

3. Edit function arguments

Entry point: A cell that already contains the formula or the formula bar

  1. Select the cell that already contains the BOOKNAME formula.
  2. In the formula bar, place the cursor where you want to edit an argument.
  3. Replace the cell reference, value, or separated content as needed.
  4. Check that parentheses and separators are complete.
  5. Press Enter to confirm the updated result.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: After the formula is updated, the cell result changes accordingly.
  • Next actions: You can fill down, copy, or edit the formula again.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you remove a parenthesis or separator, the formula may return an error.

4. Check errors and recalculate

Entry point: The cell with an error result or the formula bar

  1. Select the formula cell that shows an error or an unexpected result.
  2. Check whether the function name, argument count, and reference range are correct.
  3. Confirm that the referenced cells contain data types that fit the calculation.
  4. Correct the issue and press Enter to calculate again.
  5. If the result still looks wrong, narrow the reference range step by step and test again.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The error indicator disappears or the result returns to a usable value.
  • Next actions: You can save, copy, or continue analysis.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Referencing text-formatted numbers or the wrong cell range can cause incorrect results.