How to Use the UNICHAR Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use UNICHAR through 4 how-to topics in WPS Spreadsheets; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the UNICHAR functionFree
22. View the syntax prompt and enter the argumentFree
33. Use a cell reference to return a characterFree
44. Change the value and check the updated resultFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the UNICHAR function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets.
  2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  4. Type UNICHAR to begin the function.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected cell enters formula input mode.
  • Next step available: You can continue with parentheses and the argument.

Tips While Using

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

2. View the syntax prompt and enter the argument

Entry point: Select the target cell and type the formula directly

  1. Type =UNICHAR( in the cell.
  2. Check the syntax prompt that appears.
  3. Enter the required numeric argument.
  4. Type ) to complete the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The full formula structure appears in the formula bar.
  • Next step available: You can press Enter to calculate the result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An unclosed parenthesis or an invalid argument format can affect the result.

3. Use a cell reference to return a character

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Enter a Unicode number in one cell.
  2. Select the result cell.
  3. Type a formula such as =UNICHAR(A1).
  4. Press Enter to confirm.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell shows the corresponding character.
  • Next step available: You can fill the formula down for more rows.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing a blank cell or an invalid value may produce an unexpected result.

4. Change the value and check the updated result

Entry point: A result cell with the formula, or the referenced value cell

  1. Find the cell that already uses UNICHAR, or the cell that contains the referenced number.
  2. Change the numeric value.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the change.
  4. Check whether the result cell updates at the same time.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The returned character changes with the updated value.
  • Next step available: You can continue adjusting values for verification.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Changing the value to content that does not meet the function requirement may cause an incorrect result.