How to Use the CHIINV Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use CHIINV in WPS Spreadsheets through 3 how-to topics; all 3 are available without membership and can be completed from the worksheet and formula bar.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the CHIINV functionFree
22. Fill in the arguments and calculate the resultFree
33. Use CHIINV with references and nested formulasFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the CHIINV function

Feature path: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and go to the worksheet where you want the result to appear.
  2. Select the target cell.
  3. Type = in the cell or in the formula bar.
  4. Type CHIINV( to start the function.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode.
  • What you can do next: You can continue entering the probability and degrees of freedom.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in the arguments and calculate the result

Feature path: Formula bar → syntax prompt

  1. After typing CHIINV(, review the syntax prompt that appears.
  2. Enter the required arguments in the correct order.
  3. Check that separators and parentheses are complete.
  4. Press Enter to calculate the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The calculated value appears in the current cell.
  • What you can do next: You can edit the arguments and recalculate at any time.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Incorrect argument count or format can return an error value.

3. Use CHIINV with references and nested formulas

Feature path: Cell formula input area

  1. Replace direct values with references to other cells where needed.
  2. Switch to another worksheet if you need to select referenced cells there.
  3. Place CHIINV inside a longer formula when your analysis requires multiple functions.
  4. Update the referenced values and confirm that the result refreshes automatically.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula bar shows cell references or a combined formula.
  • What you can do next: You can change source values and keep using the updated result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing the wrong cell directly affects the calculation result.