How to Use the ERROR.TYPE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use ERROR.TYPE in 3 practical topics: create a formula field, enter the function syntax, and combine it with other logic functions; all 3 topics are available without membership.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Create a formula field and call ERROR.TYPEFree
22. Check and enter the ERROR.TYPE syntaxFree
33. Combine ERROR.TYPE with other formulasFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field and call ERROR.TYPE

Entry point: Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the target multidimensional table.
  2. Click Add Field.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Enter a formula that includes ERROR.TYPE in the formula editor.
  5. Click Confirm to save and view the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new formula field appears and shows a calculated result.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the formula or review results in other records.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: A misspelled function name or missing parentheses can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
  • Environment note: You need edit permission for the current multidimensional table.

2. Check and enter the ERROR.TYPE syntax

Entry point: Formula Editor → Function Library → ERROR.TYPE

  1. Open the function library in the formula editor.
  2. Select ERROR.TYPE to view its syntax.
  3. Enter the required reference or error value as the argument.
  4. Check that the parentheses, commas, and references are complete.
  5. Save the formula and confirm the returned result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula editor recognizes the ERROR.TYPE syntax.
  • Next action available: After saving, you can review the returned code or continue editing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the referenced value is not an error value, the returned result may not match your expectation.
  • Environment note: When online data sync is slow, the result may appear with a short delay.

3. Combine ERROR.TYPE with other formulas

Entry point: Formula Editor

  1. Enter ERROR.TYPE in an existing formula field.
  2. Nest it inside IF, IFERROR, or another logic formula.
  3. Set different return values for different error codes.
  4. Save the formula and review whether each record shows the expected result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: Different error cases return different codes or prompt messages.
  • Next action available: You can continue expanding the logic with more conditions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: In nested formulas, it is easy to miss a parenthesis or branch condition.
  • Environment note: Test complex formulas on a small set of records before applying them more widely.