REPT in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: Why does the REPT function not return a result after I enter it?

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Common questions about REPT usually focus on function entry, argument format, and result display; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a 3-term glossary.

FAQ

Why does the REPT function not return a result after I enter it?

Check whether the cell content starts with the equals sign =.
Make sure the function name is spelled REPT.
Press Enter to finish editing and trigger the calculation.

How should I write the arguments for REPT?

Enter the text argument that you want to repeat first.
Use a comma to separate the next argument.
Enter the repetition count and close the function with a right parenthesis.

Why is the returned text length different from what I expected?

Check whether the repetition count is correct.
Confirm whether the text argument includes spaces or other characters.
Edit the formula again and review the result.

Glossary

Term	Definition
REPT	A text function that repeats specified text a given number of times.
Text argument	The character or string in REPT that will be repeated.
Repetition count	The numeric argument that controls how many times the text is repeated.