How to Use the TEXTJOIN Function in WPS on Windows

This section includes 3 how-to topics for entering the function, completing text joining with parameters, and checking results or fixing errors; use the How-to Index to jump to the right steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the TEXTJOIN function

Entry point: Sheets Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Sheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing TEXTJOIN(.
4. Review the syntax prompt that appears, then continue with the parameters in order.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell enters formula input mode and shows a syntax prompt related to TEXTJOIN.
• Next actions: You can continue entering the delimiter, whether to ignore empty values, and the text arguments.

Tips While Using

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

2. Set parameters and complete text joining

Entry point: The target cell after =TEXTJOIN( has been entered

1. In the first parameter position, enter the delimiter, such as a space, comma, or other text.
2. In the second parameter position, enter whether empty values should be ignored, such as TRUE.
3. In the remaining parameters, enter the text, cells, or ranges to combine.
4. Check that commas and parentheses are complete.
5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The target cell displays the joined text result.
• Next actions: You can select the cell again and edit the parameters in the formula bar.
• No side effects: The original source cells are not overwritten.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Missing commas between parameters or an unclosed parenthesis can cause a formula error.
• Environment limits: When you reference a range, confirm that the cell range is correct.

3. Check results and fix common errors

Entry point: Result cell → formula bar

1. If the result shows an error, first confirm that the function name is spelled TEXTJOIN.
2. Check whether the delimiter, Boolean parameter, and text arguments are in the correct order.
3. Check whether the referenced cells contain unexpected content or blank values.
4. If needed, edit the formula and press Enter again to recalculate.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The error is cleared and the cell shows a usable result.
• Next actions: You can copy the formula to other cells for similar use.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the text arguments are entered in the wrong order, the output order may not match your expectation.
• Environment limits: For cross-sheet references, confirm that the worksheet name and range are valid.