How to Use the COSH Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the COSH function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result.
2. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
3. Continue by typing COSH(.
4. Get ready to enter a value or a cell reference.

Success Criteria

• The cell enters formula editing mode.
• The formula starts with =COSH(.
• You can continue entering the argument and complete the calculation.

Tips While Using

• Always start the formula with =.
• It is helpful to enter the formula in the result cell so the original data is not overwritten.

2. View syntax prompts and enter arguments

Entry point: Function input prompt in the formula bar

1. After typing COSH(, look at the syntax prompt that appears.
2. Enter the required argument based on the prompt.
3. Check that the parentheses are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a calculation result.
• The formula syntax is complete.
• The syntax prompt helps confirm the expected input format.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the argument type and count match the function requirements.
• If an error appears, check parentheses, separators, and argument content first.

3. Use cross-worksheet references or nested formulas

Entry point: Formula bar

1. Select the target cell and type =COSH(.
2. Enter a cell reference from another worksheet, or enter another function inside the argument position.
3. Check that the reference range or nested structure is correct.
4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

• The formula returns a result.
• Cross-worksheet references or nested parts are recognized correctly.
• The result changes when referenced data changes.

Tips While Using

• Confirm that referenced cells in other worksheets are valid.
• For longer nested formulas, review the full expression in the formula bar.

4. Update or recalculate COSH results

Entry point: Result cell area / keyboard shortcut

1. Change the input value or the referenced cell content.
2. Check whether the result updates automatically.
3. If you need manual recalculation, press F9.
4. Confirm that the latest result appears in the cell.

Success Criteria

• The result updates after data changes, or refreshes after manual recalculation.
• The cell shows the latest calculated value.
• Other normal formulas remain unaffected.

Tips While Using

• If the result does not update, check whether the referenced number is stored as text.
• Circular references can affect results and should be corrected first.