How to Use the FISHERINV Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use FISHERINV through 4 how-to topics, including entering the function, checking syntax prompts, building cross-sheet or nested formulas, and confirming automatic recalculation.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the FISHERINV functionFree
22. Check the function syntax promptFree
33. Use cross-sheet references or nested formulasFree
44. Confirm automatic recalculationFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the FISHERINV function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start the formula.
  3. Type FISHERINV(.
  4. Enter the required parameter and complete the closing parenthesis.
  5. Press Enter to return the result in the current cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the cell shows a calculated result instead of plain text.
  • What you can do next: you can continue editing, copying, or filling the formula into other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if the formula does not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: the parameter format needs to match the function requirement.

2. Check the function syntax prompt

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =FISHERINV(.
  3. Watch for the syntax prompt near the editing area.
  4. Complete the parameter based on the prompt.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: a parameter prompt appears after the function name is entered.
  • What you can do next: you can continue completing the formula with the prompt.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if the function name is misspelled, the expected prompt may not appear.

3. Use cross-sheet references or nested formulas

Entry point: formula bar

  1. In the result cell, type =FISHERINV(.
  2. Switch to another worksheet to select a referenced cell, or continue typing another function inside the parentheses.
  3. Check that the references and parentheses are complete.
  4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the formula bar shows a cross-sheet reference or nested formula structure.
  • What you can do next: you can change referenced data and verify the updated result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: incomplete parentheses or incorrect references can cause unexpected results.

4. Confirm automatic recalculation

Entry point: a result cell that already contains FISHERINV

  1. First complete a FISHERINV formula.
  2. Change the source cell used in the formula.
  3. Check whether the result cell updates at the same time.
  4. Repeat the value change if you want to verify it again.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: when referenced data changes, the result cell updates accordingly.
  • What you can do next: you can continue using it for report maintenance and dynamic analysis.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if the formula references the wrong cell, the updated result may not match your expectation.