How to Use the ISTEXT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use ISTEXT through 1 how-to topic by following the entry path and steps below; 1 topic is free and 0 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Use the ISTEXT function to check textFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the ISTEXT function to check text

Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to display the result.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type ISTEXT( and review the syntax prompt that appears.
  4. Enter the value you want to test, such as a cell reference, a text constant, or a formula result.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter to view the result in the cell.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: the target cell returns TRUE or FALSE.
  • What you can do next: you can copy the formula, adjust the parameter, or nest it inside another formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you forget to start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Parameter check: make sure the parentheses are complete and the reference points to the intended value.
  • Result meaning: ISTEXT returns TRUE for text and FALSE for non-text values.