How to Use the UNICODE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use the UNICODE function through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index to enter the function, view syntax guidance, and check results in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the UNICODE functionFree
22. View function syntax guidanceFree
33. Check results and common errorsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the UNICODE function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to display the result.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type UNICODE(.
  4. Enter the target text or a cell reference inside the parentheses, such as "A" or A1.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • The cell displays a numeric result.
  • The formula bar shows the full formula, such as =UNICODE("A").
  • If you change the referenced text, the result updates accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • The formula must begin with =.
  • Parentheses must be paired correctly.
  • For direct text input, use standard double quotation marks.

2. View function syntax guidance

Entry point: formula bar

  1. Select any editable cell.
  2. Type =UNICODE(.
  3. Watch for the syntax guidance shown in the editing area.
  4. Complete the parameter based on the prompt and finish the formula.

Success Criteria

  • A parameter prompt appears after you enter the function name.
  • You can continue completing the formula based on the prompt.

Tips While Using

  • If no prompt appears, confirm that you entered the opening parenthesis.
  • If input behavior is unusual, switch to English input before typing the formula.

3. Check results and common errors

Entry point: result cell → formula bar

  1. Enter and confirm the UNICODE formula.
  2. If the result looks incorrect, check the parentheses, quotation marks, and parameter position first.
  3. Confirm that the referenced cell contains an initial space or another special character.
  4. Edit the formula and press Enter again to recalculate.
  5. If needed, press F9 to recalculate manually.

Success Criteria

  • After correction, the cell returns a normal numeric value.
  • The formula structure is clear and can be reused in other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Empty or invalid parameters may cause unexpected results.
  • If the referenced content starts with a different character than expected, the returned value will change with that first character.