How to Use the MAX Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the MAX function through 1 how-to topic and follow the indexed steps to complete formula entry and calculation; 1 topic is available without membership and 0 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Use the MAX functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the MAX function

Entry: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell to start the formula.
  3. Type MAX( and review the syntax guidance, parameter requirements, and examples that appear.
  4. Enter the correct parameters based on the prompt.
  5. Press Enter to confirm, and the result appears in the selected cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell shows the calculated result of MAX.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, copy the formula, or save the spreadsheet.
  • No side effects: Other existing cell content remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the formula does not start with =, if parentheses are incomplete, or if parameter separators are incorrect, the result may be wrong.
  • Environment note: If referenced values are stored as text-formatted numbers, the result may not match expectations, so check the data type first.