CHOOSE in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: Why does the CHOOSE function show an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with = . Check whether the parentheses, commas, and quotation marks are complete. Confirm that the first argument is a valid index and that enough candidate values are included.

Q: How do I view CHOOSE function syntax guidance?

Select an editable cell. Type =CHOOSE( . Check whether the formula area shows syntax guidance and parameter order details.

When using the CHOOSE function, common questions usually involve syntax entry, unexpected results, and nested formulas; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why does the CHOOSE function show an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with =.
Check whether the parentheses, commas, and quotation marks are complete.
Confirm that the first argument is a valid index and that enough candidate values are included.

How do I view CHOOSE function syntax guidance?

Select an editable cell.
Type =CHOOSE(.
Check whether the formula area shows syntax guidance and parameter order details.

How to use the CHOOSE function in WPS on Windows when the result is incorrect?

Check whether the index matches the correct value position.
Check whether the referenced cells or worksheet data have been updated.
If you are using nested formulas, review each function layer one by one.

Glossary

Term	Definition
CHOOSE	A function that returns a matching result from multiple candidate values based on a given index number.
Syntax guidance	The parameter structure shown while entering a function to help complete the formula.
Cross-worksheet reference	A formula in the current worksheet that refers to data from another worksheet in the same file.