How to Use the POWER Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use POWER through 3 how-to topics: create a formula field, enter the correct syntax, and review the calculated result; all 3 topics are free and 0 topics are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Create a formula field and enter POWERFree
22. Enter the correct syntax and argumentsFree
33. Review and reuse the calculated resultFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field and enter POWER

Entry: Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the multidimensional table you want to edit.
  2. Click Add Field.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Enter POWER in the formula editor.
  5. Save the field settings.

Success Criteria

  • A new formula field appears in the table.
  • You can continue editing the formula arguments.

Tips While Using

  • If you do not choose the Formula field type, you will not be able to enter the function.
  • You need permission to edit fields in the current table.

2. Enter the correct syntax and arguments

Entry: Formula editor → input area

  1. Type POWER(base, exponent) in the formula editor.
  2. Set the first argument to the number or field used as the base.
  3. Set the second argument to the exponent value.
  4. Check the parentheses, comma, and argument order.
  5. Save the formula and return to the table.

Success Criteria

  • The formula saves without a syntax error.
  • The record can display the exponent result.

Tips While Using

  • Incorrect argument count or order can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
  • The referenced field values should be suitable for numeric calculations.

3. Review and reuse the calculated result

Entry: Table records → formula field result

  1. Return to the table and locate the formula field.
  2. Confirm that each record shows a calculated result.
  3. Change related source data and check whether the result updates.
  4. Use the result field in later filtering, sorting, or analysis.

Success Criteria

  • The formula field displays exponent results.
  • The result field can be reused in later data work.

Tips While Using

  • If the source data is not numeric, the result may not match your expectation.
  • If the table structure is locked, you may not be able to edit the formula field further.