This how-to guide covers 3 topics for using IMREAL, including entering the function, calculating from referenced cells, and checking common input issues; 3 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

#	Topic	Membership
1	1. Enter the IMREAL function	Free
2	2. Calculate from a cell that contains a complex number	Free
3	3. Check formula errors and unexpected results	Free

How-to Guide

1. Enter the IMREAL function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

Open WPS Sheets and select the cell where you want to display the result.
Type = to start the formula.
Type IMREAL(.
Enter a complex-number string or a referenced cell inside the parentheses.
Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter to return the real coefficient.

Success Criteria

UI state: The target cell displays a numeric result.
Next actions: You can copy the formula, edit the argument, or fill it down.

Tips While Using

The complex number should follow a standard complex-number text format.
Start the formula with = and keep the parentheses complete.

2. Calculate from a cell that contains a complex number

Entry point: Worksheet cell → formula bar

Enter a complex number in a source cell first.
Select the result cell and enter a reference formula such as =IMREAL(A1).
Press Enter to confirm the formula.
If you need batch processing, drag the fill handle to copy the formula to other rows.

Success Criteria

UI state: The result cell returns the real part of the referenced complex number.
Next actions: When the source cell changes, the result updates automatically.

Tips While Using

Before filling the formula down, confirm that the reference position is correct.
For cross-sheet references, make sure the referenced cell contains valid content.

3. Check formula errors and unexpected results

Entry point: Result cell → formula bar

Select the cell that shows an unexpected result.
Check whether the function name is IMREAL.
Check whether the parentheses, commas, and cell references are complete.
Confirm that the complex-number string format is valid.
Edit the formula and press Enter to recalculate.

Success Criteria

UI state: The error message disappears or the result returns to normal.
Next actions: The result can continue to be used in later formulas.

Tips While Using

Nonstandard text formatting can cause unexpected results.
If the referenced cell is blank, check the source data first.