How to Use the TEXTAFTER Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use TEXTAFTER with 4 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; use the index below to jump to each task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the TEXTAFTER functionFree
22. Fill in parameters from the syntax promptFree
33. Use TEXTAFTER with cross-sheet referencesFree
44. Use TEXTAFTER inside nested formulasFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the TEXTAFTER function

Entry point: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open a spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the cell or formula bar.
  3. Type TEXTAFTER(.
  4. Confirm that the function name appears and the formula entry state is active.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode and shows =TEXTAFTER(.
  • Next step available: You can continue entering parameters and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in parameters from the syntax prompt

Entry point: Function input area in the formula bar

  1. After typing TEXTAFTER(, review the syntax prompt that appears.
  2. Enter the text, delimiter, and any other needed parameters in order.
  3. Check that parentheses, commas, and parameter count are correct.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows a calculated result instead of an unfinished formula string.
  • Next step available: You can copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses or separators can cause a formula error.

3. Use TEXTAFTER with cross-sheet references

Entry point: Target cell → formula bar

  1. Select the result cell in the target worksheet.
  2. Type =TEXTAFTER(, then switch to the source worksheet and select the referenced cell.
  3. Enter the delimiter and any remaining parameters.
  4. Press Enter to return the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell returns the extracted text.
  • Next step available: When the source data changes, the result can update accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing the wrong sheet or cell can produce an unexpected result.

4. Use TEXTAFTER inside nested formulas

Entry point: Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want the final result.
  2. Enter a combined formula that includes TEXTAFTER.
  3. Check the parentheses and parameter order for both inner and outer functions.
  4. Press Enter and review the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns the final nested-formula result.
  • Next step available: You can continue editing the formula for more text-processing logic.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: In deeper nested formulas, it is easy to miss a parenthesis or reference the wrong argument.