How to Use the NORMINV Function in WPS on Windows

Use NORMINV through 4 how-to topics in WPS Sheets; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the NORMINV function

Entry point: Formulas tab → Formula bar

1. Open WPS Sheets and go to the worksheet where you want to calculate a result.
2. Select the cell where the result should appear.
3. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
4. Continue with NORMINV( to view the function hint.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The editing area shows =NORMINV(.
• Next actions: You can continue entering parameters and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Fill in parameters by syntax

Entry point: Selected target cell → Formula bar

1. After NORMINV(, enter the required parameters.
2. Fill in the probability, mean, and standard deviation in order according to the function hint.
3. Check that separators and parentheses are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell returns a calculation result.
• Next actions: You can select the cell again to review the full formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Incomplete parentheses or the wrong number of parameters can cause an error.

3. Use cell references in the calculation

Entry point: Target cell → Formula bar

1. Prepare the probability, mean, and standard deviation values in worksheet cells.
2. In the result cell, type =NORMINV(.
3. Click the corresponding data cells in order to insert cell references into the formula.
4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The formula shows cell references.
• Next actions: You can change referenced cells and observe the result update.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If referenced cells contain text-formatted values, the result may not match expectations.

4. Check results and automatic recalculation

Entry point: Worksheet cell with a completed formula

1. Select the cell that contains the NORMINV result.
2. Change the values in the referenced parameter cells.
3. Check whether the result cell updates at the same time.
4. If it does not update as expected, review the formula and reference range.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The result updates when parameters change.
• Next actions: You can copy the formula to other cells for continued use.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Incorrect reference ranges can cause unexpected results.