How to Use the XOR Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This how-to guide includes 4 topics: entering the function, viewing syntax guidance, completing argument entry, and checking automatic result updates.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the XOR functionFree
22. View XOR syntax guidanceFree
33. Enter arguments and complete the calculationFree
44. Check whether the result updates automaticallyFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the XOR function

Entry point: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open a spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Type XOR to begin the function.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: =XOR appears in the current cell or formula bar
  • Next step available: You can continue by typing the opening parenthesis and arguments

Tips While Using

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

2. View XOR syntax guidance

Entry point: Formula bar

  1. After typing =XOR, type the opening parenthesis (.
  2. Watch for the syntax guidance that appears on screen.
  3. Use the guidance to confirm the argument format and input order.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: Syntax guidance related to XOR appears
  • Next step available: You can continue entering arguments based on the prompt

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the function name is misspelled, the correct guidance may not appear

3. Enter arguments and complete the calculation

Entry point: Formula bar or target cell

  1. Enter the required arguments according to the syntax guidance.
  2. Separate multiple arguments with commas.
  3. Type the closing parenthesis to finish the formula.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell shows the XOR calculation result
  • Next step available: You can copy the formula or edit the arguments further

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses or incorrect separators can cause a formula error

4. Check whether the result updates automatically

Entry point: A cell that already contains the XOR formula

  1. Locate the cells referenced by the XOR formula.
  2. Change one of the condition values or referenced results.
  3. Check whether the XOR result changes in the formula cell.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The result updates when referenced data changes
  • Next step available: You can continue adjusting conditions for testing

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Text-formatted numbers or incorrect references can produce unexpected results