TYPE in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What should I do if the TYPE function shows an error?

Check whether the formula starts with = . Make sure the parentheses are complete and the parameter is entered correctly. Re-enter TYPE( and review the formula hint before confirming the formula.

Q: How can I view the parameter hint for the TYPE function?

Select any cell. Type =TYPE( . Review the syntax hint shown in the formula editing area.

When using TYPE, the 3 most common question types are formula errors, formula hints, and unexpected results; this FAQ includes 3 common answers.

FAQ

What should I do if the TYPE function shows an error?

Check whether the formula starts with =.
Make sure the parentheses are complete and the parameter is entered correctly.
Re-enter TYPE( and review the formula hint before confirming the formula.

How can I view the parameter hint for the TYPE function?

Select any cell.
Type =TYPE(.
Review the syntax hint shown in the formula editing area.

Why does the TYPE result not match what I expected?

Check whether the referenced cell contains text, a number, a logical value, or an error value.
If you used a nested formula, confirm that TYPE is evaluating the returned result rather than the original input.
Change the referenced content and recalculate to see whether the returned code changes.

Glossary

Term	Definition
TYPE function	A spreadsheet function that returns the numeric code for the data type of a value.
Formula hint	The syntax guidance shown while entering a function and its parameters.
Nested calculation	A formula structure in which one function or expression is placed inside another.