How to Use WPS Single Variable Solver on Windows

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Use Single Variable Solver with 3 how-to topics, including 3 free topics and 0 membership-related items; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Open Single Variable SolverFree
22. Set the target value and changing cellFree
33. Confirm and keep the resultFree

How-to Guide

1. Open Single Variable Solver

Entry path: Data tab → What-If Analysis → Single Variable Solver

  1. Open a WPS spreadsheet file that contains a formula.
  2. Click the Data tab at the top of the window.
  3. Click the What-If Analysis drop-down menu.
  4. Select Single Variable Solver from the menu.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Single Variable Solver settings window opens.
  • Next action available: You can continue to enter the target cell, target value, and changing cell.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you are not in spreadsheet editing view, you may not see the data analysis entry.
  • Environment note: It is helpful to prepare a worksheet with formulas before opening the solver window.

2. Set the target value and changing cell

Entry path: Single Variable Solver settings window

  1. In Target Cell, select the cell that contains the formula result.
  2. In Target Value, enter the result you want to reach.
  3. In Changing Cell, select the variable cell to be solved.
  4. Check that the formula in the target cell references the changing cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: All three key parameters are filled in.
  • Next action available: You can click OK to start the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you choose a plain value cell instead of a formula cell as the target cell, the calculation may fail.
  • Environment note: Single Variable Solver can solve only one changing cell.

3. Confirm and keep the result

Entry path: Single Variable Solver status window

  1. Click OK to run Single Variable Solver.
  2. Wait for the calculation to finish and for the Single Variable Solver Status window to appear.
  3. Check whether the changing cell now shows the returned result.
  4. Click OK to keep the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The changing cell displays a new solved value.
  • Next action available: You can continue saving, reviewing, or adjusting the worksheet.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Continuing with later calculations before reviewing the result may affect your worksheet analysis.
  • Environment note: The target value should be within the reachable result range of the formula.