These FAQs focus on 3 common issue types when using TEXTJOIN: formula errors, syntax lookup, and unexpected results; use the answers below for quick troubleshooting.
FAQ
What should I do if the TEXTJOIN function shows an error after I enter it?
- Check whether the formula starts with
=. - Confirm that the function name is entered as
TEXTJOIN. - Check whether the parentheses are paired correctly and the parameters use the correct separators.
- If the issue remains, re-enter the formula in the formula bar and use the syntax prompt to correct it.
How do I view the parameter details for TEXTJOIN?
- Select the target cell.
- Type
=TEXTJOIN(. - Review the syntax prompt that appears during formula entry.
- Fill in the delimiter, ignore-empty setting, and text arguments in order.
How to use TEXTJOIN in WPS on Windows when the result is not correct?
- Check whether the referenced cells or ranges are correct.
- Confirm whether the second parameter should be set to
TRUEto ignore blank cells. - Check whether the text arguments are arranged in the expected output order.
- Edit the formula and press Enter to recalculate the result.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TEXTJOIN | A spreadsheet function that combines multiple text values into one result with a specified delimiter. |
| Delimiter | A character or string inserted between text values, such as a space, comma, or hyphen. |
| Ignore empty | A setting that skips blank cells during text joining so extra delimiters do not appear in the result. |