How to Use the HARMEAN Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use HARMEAN through 4 task topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps to complete it.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the HARMEAN functionFree
22. View syntax guidanceFree
33. Enter parameters and return a resultFree
44. Recalculate after data changesFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the HARMEAN function

Entry path: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type HARMEAN to call the function.
  4. Type the opening parenthesis ( to start editing parameters.

Success Criteria

  • On screen: the current cell or formula bar shows =HARMEAN(.
  • Next action available: you can continue entering parameters or selecting a cell range.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: make sure you are editing a writable spreadsheet cell.

2. View syntax guidance

Entry path: Formula bar / cell input area

  1. Type =HARMEAN( in a cell.
  2. Look for the function hint near the input area.
  3. Review the parameter requirements and example content before continuing.

Success Criteria

  • On screen: syntax guidance related to HARMEAN is visible.
  • Next action available: you can continue entering parameters based on the hint.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if the function name is misspelled, the matching hint may not appear.
  • Environment note: using a current WPS Office version helps ensure formula hints are available.

3. Enter parameters and return a result

Entry path: Formula bar / cell input area

  1. After =HARMEAN(, enter valid parameters.
  2. Type values directly, or reference cells or ranges as needed.
  3. Check that parentheses and separators are complete.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • On screen: the target cell displays a calculation result.
  • Next action available: when you select the cell again, the full formula is visible in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: unmatched parentheses or invalid parameter input can cause an incorrect result.
  • Environment note: the data used in the calculation should meet the function requirements.

4. Recalculate after data changes

Entry path: Result cell with HARMEAN already entered

  1. First create the HARMEAN formula by referencing cells or a range.
  2. Change the original data in the referenced cells.
  3. Watch the value in the result cell.
  4. If needed, select the result cell again to review the referenced range.

Success Criteria

  • On screen: the result cell updates when the source data changes.
  • Next action available: you can keep adjusting the referenced range and repeat the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you entered fixed numbers instead of cell references, changing worksheet data will not affect the result.
  • Environment note: make sure the referenced range contains data that can participate in the calculation.