Use SHEETS with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry point and steps to complete it.

How-to Index

#	Topic	Membership
1	1. Enter the SHEETS function	Free
2	2. View syntax guidance and complete the argument	Free
3	3. Count worksheets in the current workbook	Free
4	4. Use SHEETS in a cross-sheet formula	Free

How-to Guide

1. Enter the SHEETS function

Entry point: A target cell in the spreadsheet window or the formula bar

Open a WPS spreadsheet file.
Select the cell where you want to show the result.
Type = to start the formula.
Type SHEETS.

Success Criteria

UI state: The cell enters formula editing mode and shows the function name you typed.
Next actions: You can continue by typing the opening parenthesis, adding an argument, or finishing the formula.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
Environment limits: You need to enter the formula in an editable spreadsheet cell.

2. View syntax guidance and complete the argument

Entry point: The function hint area after typing =SHEETS(

In a cell or in the formula bar, type =SHEETS(.
Check the syntax guidance shown on the screen.
Enter a reference if needed, or leave it blank.
Type the closing parenthesis to finish the formula.

Success Criteria

UI state: The function hint shows the expected argument format.
Next actions: You can continue entering a reference and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: If the parentheses are not closed, the formula cannot calculate correctly.
Environment limits: Depending on the interface layout, the hint may appear near the formula bar or below the cell.

3. Count worksheets in the current workbook

Entry point: A target cell

Select a blank cell.
Enter the formula =SHEETS().
Press Enter.
Review the returned result.

Success Criteria

UI state: The cell shows a numeric result.
Next actions: You can continue changing the workbook structure and watch the result update.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: Incorrect function spelling or bracket entry can cause an error.
Environment limits: The result depends on the number of worksheets in the current workbook.

4. Use SHEETS in a cross-sheet formula

Entry point: A target cell or the formula bar

Select the cell where you want to place the result.
Type =SHEETS(.
Enter or select a cross-sheet reference.
Complete the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

UI state: The cell returns a result related to the number of worksheets in the reference.
Next actions: You can use the result in nested formulas or for workbook checks.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: An incomplete reference range can affect the counting result.
Environment limits: Cross-sheet references must point to valid worksheets and valid references.