How to Use the PERMUT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the PERMUT function through 4 how-to topics in WPS Spreadsheet; 4 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the PERMUT functionFree
22. View syntax guidance and fill in argumentsFree
33. Use PERMUT across worksheetsFree
44. Combine PERMUT with other formulasFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the PERMUT function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type PERMUT.
  4. Type the opening parenthesis ( to move to argument entry.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering arguments and complete the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. View syntax guidance and fill in arguments

Entry point: Formula bar → function input guidance

  1. Type =PERMUT( in a cell.
  2. Check the syntax guidance that appears.
  3. Enter the required arguments based on the prompt.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows the calculation result.
  • Next action available: Select the cell again to review the full formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the number of arguments or separators is incorrect, the result may show an error.

3. Use PERMUT across worksheets

Entry point: Target cell → formula bar

  1. Open the workbook that contains the source data and the result area.
  2. Select the result cell in the target worksheet.
  3. Enter a PERMUT formula that includes cross-worksheet references.
  4. Press Enter and review the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell returns a permutation value.
  • Next action available: When referenced data changes, the result updates accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An incorrect worksheet or cell reference can affect the result.

4. Combine PERMUT with other formulas

Entry point: Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want the combined result.
  2. Enter a formula that includes PERMUT together with other functions.
  3. Check that parentheses, arguments, and references are complete.
  4. Press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns the combined formula result.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula or fill it down to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Nested formulas can fail when parentheses do not match.