UNICHAR in WPS on Windows: Introduction

UNICHAR in WPS is a spreadsheet text function that returns a character from a Unicode number; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All tasks in this guide are available directly
Version scope	No version restriction	Available in WPS Spreadsheets on Windows

About This Feature

Overview

UNICHAR is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheets that converts a Unicode number into its corresponding character. It is useful for generating symbols, letters, and other Unicode characters in spreadsheet formulas.

Core capabilities include:

Use UNICHAR(number) to return the character for a specified Unicode value.
View syntax prompts while entering the function.
Combine the function with cell references for batch character output.
Let results update automatically when referenced values change.

Common use cases include symbol generation, character code conversion, spreadsheet formula editing, and repeated text processing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No required network connection for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	You need access to WPS Spreadsheets and an editable worksheet

Download & Installation

Before using UNICHAR, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open an existing spreadsheet or create a new one.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheets and type `=UNICHAR(` in a cell to confirm the formula input environment is ready

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Use `UNICHAR(number)` in WPS Spreadsheets to return a Unicode character, with syntax prompts, cell references, and automatic recalculation.	Excel provides `UNICHAR(number)` to return the Unicode character referenced by a numeric value, and documents error behavior for invalid values.	Google Sheets provides `UNICHAR(number)` and states that it can return characters in both UTF-8 and UTF-16 character sets.	Notion formulas support calculations across text, numbers, dates, and lists, but its official formula reference does not document a direct `UNICHAR`-style function for converting a Unicode number into a spreadsheet character result.	Adobe Acrobat supports calculated form fields and custom calculation scripts for PDF forms, rather than spreadsheet-style cell functions such as `UNICHAR`.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: UNICHAR works directly in a spreadsheet formula workflow for character conversion. Distinct: It fits cell-based editing and recalculation for repeated worksheet tasks.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a closely matched function with similar syntax in its spreadsheet environment.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports the function, but it is centered on a browser-based spreadsheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are designed for database properties and formula fields, so spreadsheet-style `UNICHAR` usage is not its main workflow.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are focused on PDF form fields instead of general spreadsheet formula editing.
Official Source	—	UNICHAR function	UNICHAR function	Formula syntax and functions	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: If you need to return characters from Unicode values inside a spreadsheet, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide direct function support. Notion is more suitable for database property formulas, while Adobe Acrobat is more suitable for PDF form calculation workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How UNICHAR Helps
1	Generate common symbols	Spreadsheet editors	Repeated manual entry of special characters	Use `UNICHAR` to return the target character from a number
2	Convert character codes in batches	Data organizers	Multiple rows need consistent character output	Combine the function with cell references and fill down
3	Learn and verify formulas	New users	Unclear parameter format	Follow the syntax prompt while entering the function
4	Show dynamic results	Daily office users	Results need to change with updated values	Let recalculation update the returned character automatically

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

UNICHAR itself is available in WPS Spreadsheets without a membership requirement. The WPS Office pricing page also shows free and paid plans for broader Office, PDF, template, AI, and cloud features.

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
UNICHAR function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional office features	Available within the free plan scope shown on the pricing page	More advanced features and services are included by plan
Cloud storage and extra benefits	1 GB cloud space on the pricing page	Higher storage or added benefits by plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need UNICHAR and basic spreadsheet formulas	Free plan	The function itself does not require membership
You also need broader office, PDF, template, AI, or cloud features	WPS Premium	A paid plan is more suitable for expanded tools and services

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium