FISHER in WPS on Windows: Introduction

FISHER in WPS is a spreadsheet function that converts a correlation coefficient into a Fisher Z value; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version scope	No version restriction stated	Available in WPS Spreadsheets across supported versions

About This Feature

Overview

FISHER is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheets that converts a correlation coefficient into a Fisher Z value for statistical analysis, result comparison, and follow-up calculations.

Core capabilities include:

Enter the FISHER function and return a result for routine statistical work.
View syntax prompts while typing to reduce input mistakes.
Use cross-worksheet references and nested formulas in combined calculations.
Recalculate results automatically when referenced data changes.

Common use cases include correlation analysis, statistical preprocessing, classroom demonstrations, and spreadsheet result checks.

It helps reduce manual conversion steps and keeps calculation results updated in the same worksheet.

Distinct: the function can be entered directly in the formula workflow, with syntax prompts during input and support for combining it with other spreadsheet formulas.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local function calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheets and edit worksheet cells

Download & Installation

Before using FISHER, install the WPS Office desktop app for Windows and open a spreadsheet file.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheets, select any cell, and enter `=FISHER(` in the formula bar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Enter `FISHER(` directly in a worksheet cell or formula bar, view syntax prompts, use cross-worksheet references, and combine it with nested formulas that update when source data changes.	Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells and can update formula results, but its official guidance focuses on document tables rather than a full spreadsheet function workflow.	Google Sheets official pages describe online spreadsheets that help users manage, visualize, and analyze data, and note that formulas can be created for calculations, especially with Gemini assistance.	Notion formulas work in database properties and support functions, operators, and property-based calculations, but they are designed for database fields instead of traditional spreadsheet cells.	Adobe Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields for sums, products, and related field logic, but the official workflow is centered on PDF forms rather than spreadsheet analysis.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: direct cell-based formula entry, syntax prompts during typing, cross-sheet references, and nested spreadsheet calculations in one worksheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Word formulas are oriented to table fields inside documents, so the calculation environment is narrower for spreadsheet-style statistical work.	Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes collaborative and AI-assisted spreadsheet work; WPS keeps the function entry and recalculation flow inside the local spreadsheet editing experience.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas depend on database properties and formula fields instead of direct worksheet cell editing.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are intended for PDF form fields, so they are less aligned with spreadsheet-based statistical analysis.
Official Source	—	Use a formula in a Word table	Google Sheets: Online Spreadsheets & Templates	Formula syntax & functions	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: If your main task is entering a statistical spreadsheet function, referencing worksheet data, and keeping results updated as values change, WPS fits that workflow directly. The other products also provide calculation features, but their official use cases focus more on document tables, collaborative cloud sheets, database properties, or PDF forms.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How FISHER helps
1	Correlation coefficient conversion	Data analysts	A correlation coefficient needs to be converted into a Fisher Z value quickly	Enter the FISHER function in a cell to complete the conversion
2	Classroom demonstration	Teachers and students	A lesson needs to show formula syntax and result changes clearly	Type the function in the formula bar and review the syntax prompt
3	Multi-sheet analysis	Finance and research users	Source data is stored in different worksheets	Use cross-worksheet references inside FISHER
4	Combined formula processing	Advanced spreadsheet users	One function alone does not complete the full analysis	Nest FISHER with other functions or expressions
5	Dynamic result review	Everyday office users	Results need to stay current after source data changes	Let the worksheet recalculate the result automatically

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
FISHER function entry and calculation	Available	Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	Available	Available
Advanced PDF and some extended tools	Partially limited	More tools available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB in some plans
AI tools	Limited	Pro+ includes AI features with a daily usage limit

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday learning or basic statistical calculation	Free	The FISHER function itself is available for regular spreadsheet work
More cloud storage or broader office features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need additional tools, storage, or extended office capabilities

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium