How to Use the IFERROR Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use IFERROR through 4 how-to topics, with 4 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps for each task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the IFERROR functionFree
22. Fill in the arguments by syntaxFree
33. Use IFERROR in nested or reference formulasFree
44. Check results and let them update with data changesFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the IFERROR function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open a spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
  3. Continue by typing IFERROR(.
  4. Review the syntax prompt and confirm the function name and argument order.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode and shows IFERROR(.
  • What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: Use an editable spreadsheet cell.

2. Fill in the arguments by syntax

Entry point: Selected target cell → formula bar

  1. After IFERROR(, enter the formula or expression you want to test.
  2. Enter the argument separator used in your spreadsheet settings.
  3. Enter the text, number, or other result to return when an error occurs.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows either the calculation result or the fallback value you set.
  • What you can do next: You can fill down or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses, incorrect argument order, or a missing separator can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.

3. Use IFERROR in nested or reference formulas

Entry point: Formula bar

  1. Prepare the original formula, such as a lookup, division, or cross-sheet reference formula.
  2. Place that original formula in the first argument of IFERROR(.
  3. Set the second argument to the result you want returned on error, such as 0, a blank text string, or a message.
  4. Press Enter and review the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: When the original formula works, the original result appears; when it errors, the fallback result appears.
  • What you can do next: You can continue adjusting ranges, sheet references, or the fallback value.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the original formula has a reference issue, also check the referenced cells or sheet names.

4. Check results and let them update with data changes

Entry point: Cell range that already contains the formula

  1. Change the source data used by the formula.
  2. Watch the result in the cell that contains IFERROR.
  3. Confirm that valid data shows the calculated result and invalid data shows the fallback result.
  4. If the result is not what you expect, return to the formula bar and adjust the arguments.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result updates when the data changes.
  • What you can do next: You can copy the formula, adjust the fallback value, or extend it to more cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If referenced cells use an incompatible data format, the fallback result may continue to appear.