How to Use the SECH Function in WPS on Windows

Use the SECH function with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership, so you can quickly enter, edit, and review formulas from the How-to Index.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the SECH function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS AirSheet and select the target cell.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing SECH.
4. Type the opening parenthesis to prepare for the argument.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell enters formula input mode.
• Next actions: You can continue entering the argument and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. View syntax prompts and fill in arguments

Entry point: Formula bar → function input prompt

1. After typing SECH(, review the syntax prompt shown on the screen.
2. Enter the number or cell reference you want to calculate.
3. Type the closing parenthesis to complete the formula.
4. Press Enter to confirm.

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: An unclosed parenthesis or an invalid argument format may cause an incorrect result.

3. Calculate with cell references

Entry point: Target cell → formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to display the result.
2. Enter =SECH(A1) or another cell reference format.
3. If needed, combine SECH with other functions in a nested formula.
4. Press Enter to complete the calculation.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The result cell returns a value.
• Next actions: You can change the referenced cell and observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the referenced cell contains text, the result may not calculate as expected.

4. Check results and recalculate

Entry point: Worksheet cell → formula result area

1. Change the argument value in the formula or edit the referenced cell content.
2. Check whether the result cell updates at the same time.
3. If needed, select the formula cell again to review the expression.
4. Save the worksheet to keep the current calculation result.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The result updates when the data changes.
• Next actions: You can continue editing, copying, or filling the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you overwrite the result cell with a fixed value, the original formula relationship is removed.