How to Use the NORM.INV Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This section includes 4 how-to topics for NORM.INV, covering function entry, cell references, combined formulas, and input error checks; use the How-to Index to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Enter the NORM.INV functionFree
22. Use cell references as argumentsFree
33. Combine NORM.INV with other formulasFree
44. Check and fix input errorsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the NORM.INV function

Entry point: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Sheets and select the target cell.
  2. Type an equal sign = to start the formula.
  3. Type NORM.INV(.
  4. Enter the probability, mean, and standard deviation arguments in order.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The target cell shows a calculated result.
  • Next actions: You can select the cell again and view the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Missing the equal sign, parentheses, or separators can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
  • Environment limits: The cell must be editable.

2. Use cell references as arguments

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Prepare the probability, mean, and standard deviation values in worksheet cells.
  2. Select the result cell and type =NORM.INV(.
  3. Click the cells that store the arguments to insert each reference.
  4. Complete the separators and closing parenthesis, then press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The result cell returns a calculated value.
  • Next actions: When you change the argument cells, the result updates accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Referencing blank cells or non-numeric cells may cause an error.

3. Combine NORM.INV with other formulas

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want the combined result to appear.
  2. Enter the full formula that includes NORM.INV.
  3. Add other functions or operators outside NORM.INV as needed.
  4. Check the parenthesis structure and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The cell returns the combined calculation result.
  • Next actions: You can review the nested formula structure in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Mismatched parentheses in nested formulas can lead to incorrect results.

4. Check and fix input errors

Entry point: result cell → formula bar

  1. If the cell shows an error, select the cell again.
  2. Check whether the function name is NORM.INV.
  3. Check whether the number, order, and separators of the arguments are correct.
  4. Confirm that the probability, mean, and standard deviation arguments are valid numeric values.
  5. Edit the formula and press Enter to recalculate.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The error message disappears or the result returns to normal.
  • Next actions: You can continue copying the formula or adjusting the arguments.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Entering text instead of numeric arguments can cause unexpected results.