IMCONJUGATE in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS IMCONJUGATE is a spreadsheet function for returning the complex conjugate of a complex number; 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

About This Feature

Overview

IMCONJUGATE is a built-in engineering function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows. It returns the complex conjugate of a complex number. After you enter a complex number as text, the function returns a result with the sign of the imaginary part reversed, which is useful for complex-number calculations, engineering analysis, and classroom demonstrations.

Core capabilities include:

Return the complex conjugate directly for complex-number text such as x+yi or x+yj.
Enter the function in a cell and get results immediately, with recalculation when referenced data changes.
Combine IMCONJUGATE with other functions in nested formulas for broader calculation workflows.
Reference complex-number content from other cells for repeated or batch processing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	You need to be able to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit formulas in cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheet, select a worksheet cell, and type `=IMCONJUGATE(` to confirm that function suggestions appear

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, you can enter `IMCONJUGATE` directly to return the complex conjugate of a complex number, with support for cell references, nested formulas, and recalculation.	Excel officially provides `IMCONJUGATE(inumber)` to return the complex conjugate of a complex number in `x+yi` or `x+yj` text format.	Google Sheets officially supports formulas and functions in cells, shows a function help box while editing, and lists engineering functions including IMCONJUGATE in its function reference.	Notion formulas support properties, operators, and functions for database calculations, but they are not a spreadsheet-style engineering function system for complex numbers.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form field calculations, including predefined calculations and custom calculation logic, rather than spreadsheet-based complex-number functions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can work directly in spreadsheet cells for complex-conjugate calculations. Distinct: It fits naturally into formula-based engineering and data workflows.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a closely matched function and similar syntax, so formula habits transfer easily between the two spreadsheet environments.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets emphasizes browser-based formula entry, help prompts, and a broad function catalog; the workflow is online-first.	Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for database property logic, while WPS is more suitable for cell-based complex-number calculations.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for PDF form calculations, so it is less suitable for routine spreadsheet analysis of complex numbers.
Official Source	—	IMCONJUGATE function	Google Sheets function list	Formula syntax and functions	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your main task is complex-number work inside a spreadsheet, WPS and Microsoft Excel both provide direct function-based handling with familiar syntax. Google Sheets is well suited to online formula editing, while Notion and Adobe are oriented more toward database logic or form calculations than spreadsheet engineering functions.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How IMCONJUGATE helps
1	Checking complex-number results	Students and teachers	Manual conjugate calculation can be error-prone	Enter `IMCONJUGATE` in a cell to return the result quickly
2	Engineering data processing	Engineering analysts	Large sets of complex-number text need repeated handling	Use cell references to calculate conjugates in batches
3	Formula demonstrations	Trainers and instructors	Function syntax and result changes need to be shown clearly	Type the function in a worksheet and show live results
4	Nested formula workflows	Data users	Multi-function formulas become harder to manage	Combine IMCONJUGATE with other functions in one formula
5	Reusable spreadsheet templates	Office users	Re-entering similar formulas takes time	Reuse the function in existing worksheet templates

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
IMCONJUGATE calculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More advanced templates and broader access
PDF and advanced tools	Basic features	More advanced features

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday formula learning and basic spreadsheet calculation	Free plan	IMCONJUGATE itself is available directly and works well for learning and light calculation
More cloud storage, templates, and broader office tools	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more document, PDF, template, and cloud capabilities

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