How to Use the ROUNDUP Function in WPS on Windows

Use ROUNDUP through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership, to enter the function, fill in arguments, combine references, and verify results in WPS Spreadsheets.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the ROUNDUP function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open a spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Type ROUNDUP( to start the function.
4. Check the on-screen syntax guidance before entering arguments.

Success Criteria

• The cell enters formula-editing mode and shows ROUNDUP(.
• You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in arguments with syntax guidance

Entry point: A cell or formula bar that already contains =ROUNDUP(

1. Review the syntax guidance to confirm the required arguments and their order.
2. Enter the correct argument values.
3. Check parentheses, separators, and number formatting.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a calculation result instead of an error.
• You can select the cell again and review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

• Missing parentheses, incorrect argument counts, or wrong separators can cause formula errors.

3. Use cross-sheet references or nested calculations

Entry point: Formula bar

1. Select the target cell and start a ROUNDUP formula.
2. Add a reference from another sheet in the arguments, or place another calculation inside the formula.
3. Use the syntax guidance to review the formula structure.
4. Press Enter to return the result.

Success Criteria

• The formula returns a result and the reference structure is visible in the formula bar.
• You can change referenced data and observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

• Incorrect references can change the final result.
• Cross-sheet references require the related sheet data to be available.

4. Update and verify calculation results

Entry point: A result cell that already contains a ROUNDUP formula

1. Change the source data used by the formula.
2. Check whether the result updates automatically.
3. If needed, press F9 to recalculate manually.
4. Compare the result with the expected rounded value and digit setting.

Success Criteria

• The result updates automatically after data changes, or refreshes after manual recalculation.
• You can continue editing the formula or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Text-formatted numbers in source cells can affect calculation results.