How to Use the COTH Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This how-to guide includes 4 topics for using COTH, covering where to enter the function, how to type it, how to complete the calculation, and how to review updated results.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Open the input areaFree
22. Enter the COTH functionFree
33. Fill in parameters and complete the calculationFree
44. Check the result and recalculateFree

How-to Guide

1. Open the input area

Entry point: WPS Spreadsheets → target worksheet → cell or formula bar

  1. Open WPS Office and go to WPS Spreadsheets.
  2. Open the worksheet where you want to calculate the result.
  3. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  4. Place the cursor in the cell or in the formula bar.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell is selected.
  • Next action available: You can type = to start entering a formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not select a cell first, the formula entry position may be unclear.

2. Enter the COTH function

Entry point: formula bar or selected cell

  1. Type = in the selected cell.
  2. Continue with COTH(.
  3. Check the syntax guidance shown on the screen.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The interface shows guidance related to the COTH function.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering parameters and finish the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the function name is misspelled, the correct guidance may not appear.

3. Fill in parameters and complete the calculation

Entry point: syntax guidance → current formula input area

  1. Enter the required parameter based on the syntax guidance.
  2. If needed, reference a cell from another worksheet.
  3. If needed, combine COTH with other functions in a nested formula.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The calculation result appears in the current cell.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula, adjust parameters, or save the file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Unclosed parentheses or incorrect parameter formatting can cause an error.
  • Environment note: When using cross-sheet references, make sure the referenced cell is valid.

4. Check the result and recalculate

Entry point: result cell → observe updates after changing source data

  1. Review whether the current result matches your expectation.
  2. Change the source data used in the calculation.
  3. Check whether the result updates automatically.
  4. If the result looks incorrect, return to the formula bar and review the syntax and references.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result updates after data changes, or displays normally after correction.
  • Next action available: You can continue with analysis, fill operations, or saving.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Numbers stored as text may affect the calculation result.