How to Use the RTD Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use RTD through 1 indexed topic to complete formula entry and calculation in WPS Spreadsheets; 1 topic is available without membership and 0 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Use the RTD functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the RTD function

Entry: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type = in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Type RTD( and review the syntax guidance that appears.
  4. Enter the required arguments and press Enter.
  5. Check the result in the cell and confirm that it recalculates when the underlying data changes.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: syntax guidance appears after you type RTD(.
  • What you can do next: the cell shows a result and the formula can be edited or copied.
  • No side effects: the current workbook stays open and other open files are not closed.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: missing the = sign, leaving parentheses unclosed, or entering arguments in the wrong order can cause formula errors.
  • Membership: this topic is available without membership.
  • Environment limits: if the formula depends on an external real-time data source, confirm that the source is available.