How to Use the RANDARRAY Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Follow 3 how-to topics to enter RANDARRAY, complete parameters with the syntax prompt, and check or recalculate results; all 3 topics are available without membership.

How-to Index

No.TaskAccess
11. Enter the RANDARRAY functionFree
22. Fill in parameters with the syntax promptFree
33. Check results and recalculateFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the RANDARRAY function

Entry path: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and go to the worksheet you want to edit.
  2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
  4. Continue by typing RANDARRAY(.

Success Check

  • What you should see: =RANDARRAY( appears in the editing area.
  • What you can do next: Continue entering parameters and complete the formula.

Notes

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Limitation: You need an editable worksheet.

2. Fill in parameters with the syntax prompt

Entry path: Formula editing area after the function name is entered

  1. After typing RANDARRAY(, review the syntax prompt that appears.
  2. Enter the parameters you need in the prompted order.
  3. Check that brackets, separators, and parameter order are correct.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Check

  • What you should see: The cell or result range shows the RANDARRAY calculation result.
  • What you can do next: Copy, reference, or use the result in other formulas.

Notes

  • Common mistake: Missing brackets or incorrect separators can cause a formula error.
  • Limitation: Existing worksheet content can affect where the result range appears.

3. Check results and recalculate

Entry path: Worksheet with the completed formula

  1. Confirm that the RANDARRAY result appears in the target cell or range.
  2. If the result looks wrong, review the parameter count and parameter types.
  3. Check whether referenced cell formats affect later calculations.
  4. Press F9 when you need to recalculate and observe the updated result.

Success Check

  • What you should see: The result displays normally, and recalculation updates the random output.
  • What you can do next: Continue with references, summaries, or demonstrations.

Notes

  • Common mistake: Using text-formatted numbers in later calculations can affect the outcome.
  • Limitation: Recalculation changes the random result, which is expected in testing and demo scenarios.