How to Use the MIDB Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This section includes 1 how-to topic. Use the index below to jump to the steps for entering MIDB and checking the result.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Use the MIDB functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the MIDB function

Entry point: Formula tab in WPS Spreadsheet → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Office, go to 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. Type MIDB( and review the syntax prompt and parameter guidance.
  4. Enter the required arguments, such as the text, starting position, and byte length to extract.
  5. Press Enter to confirm, and the result appears in the current cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell displays the calculated MIDB result.
  • What you can do next: You can copy the formula, adjust the arguments, or fill it down.
  • No side effects: The original referenced cell content is not directly overwritten.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Forgetting to start with = or leaving brackets or separators incomplete.
  • Parameter check: Make sure the starting position and extraction length are entered correctly.
  • Result check: For mixed-language text, compare the output with the expected byte length.