How to Use the TEXTSPLIT Function in WPS on Windows

Use TEXTSPLIT with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the TEXTSPLIT function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open AirSheet 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 TEXTSPLIT(.
4. Check whether syntax guidance appears.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The formula area shows TEXTSPLIT syntax guidance.
• Next actions: You can continue entering parameters and complete the formula.
• No side effects: Existing worksheet content is not changed immediately just by entering the function name.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not type = first, the content is treated as plain text.
• Environment limits: You need to work in an editable AirSheet cell.

2. Fill in parameters with syntax guidance

Entry point: A cell or formula bar where =TEXTSPLIT( has already been entered

1. Review the syntax guidance and confirm the parameter order.
2. Enter the text to split or a cell reference.
3. Enter the delimiter and any other parameters you need.
4. Check that parentheses and separators are complete.
5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell or result range shows the split content.
• Next actions: You can continue editing the formula or reference the result range.
• No side effects: Other cells that are not referenced are not changed directly.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Unmatched parentheses or missing separators between parameters can cause formula errors.
• Environment limits: The input content needs to match the function's parameter requirements.

3. Check results and recalculate automatically

Entry point: A worksheet where the TEXTSPLIT formula has already been completed

1. Review whether the split result matches the structure of the original text.
2. Edit the original text that the formula references.
3. Check whether the result updates automatically when the data changes.
4. If the result is not as expected, return to the formula bar and review the parameter settings.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The result updates when the source data changes.
• Next actions: You can continue filtering, counting, or nesting other formulas based on the result.
• No side effects: You do not need to repeat manual column splitting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the delimiter in the source text does not match the delimiter in the formula, the result may not match expectations.
• Environment limits: If the worksheet is read-only, you cannot edit the source data to verify recalculation.