How to Use the MDETERM Function in WPS on Windows

Use MDETERM through 4 how-to topics; 4 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related, so you can jump from the index to the exact task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the MDETERM function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing MDETERM(.
4. Get ready to select or enter the matrix range.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments or select a range directly.

Tips While Using

• Start the formula with =.
• MDETERM is used with a square matrix range.

2. Fill in arguments with syntax prompts

Entry point: Function input state in the formula bar

1. After typing MDETERM(, check the syntax prompt that appears.
2. Enter the correct argument range based on the prompt.
3. Check that parentheses and separators are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the calculation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculation result.
• What you can do next: You can edit the formula again and adjust the argument range.

Tips While Using

• If the syntax is incomplete, the result may show an error.
• The argument range should keep the same number of rows and columns.

3. Use cross-worksheet references

Entry point: Formula bar → select a range on another worksheet

1. In the result cell, type =MDETERM(.
2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the matrix data.
3. Select the target matrix range as the argument.
4. Complete the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes a cross-worksheet reference.
• What you can do next: The result can update when the source worksheet data changes.

Tips While Using

• The referenced range should be a numeric matrix.
• When using another worksheet, make sure the matrix size has not changed.

4. Build nested formulas and auto-recalculation

Entry point: Formula bar

1. Insert MDETERM as one part of a larger formula.
2. Combine it with other functions to build the full formula.
3. Change the original values in the matrix.
4. Check whether the result cell updates automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result updates when the source data changes.
• What you can do next: You can continue expanding the formula for more complex analysis.

Tips While Using

• If the nested formula is long, edit it in the formula bar.
• If the result looks wrong, test the MDETERM part separately first.