This how-to guide includes 1 topic for using the SHEET function, with 1 free item and 0 membership-related items; choose the topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter and use the SHEET function | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter and use the SHEET function
Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar
- Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to display the result.
- Type
=in the formula bar or directly in the cell to start editing a formula. - Type
SHEET(to view the syntax prompt, parameter guidance, and examples. - Enter the correct parameter as prompted, or reference a cell in the target worksheet directly.
- Press Enter to confirm the formula, and the result appears in the current cell.
- If the referenced content changes, check whether the result updates with recalculation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: after you type
SHEET(, a function prompt or active formula-entry state appears. - What you can do next: after pressing Enter, the cell shows a result and you can continue copying, filling, or nesting other functions.
- No unwanted effect: the current worksheet stays open and existing content is not closed or switched away.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if the formula does not start with
=, the content is treated as plain text.- Parameter check: if the result looks incorrect, confirm the parentheses, referenced item, and separators.
- Calculation check: if the result still does not match expectations, check the referenced cell format or whether a circular reference exists.