Sometimes we don't want to enter duplicate information from the collected data. We will take the unique telephone number as an example to show how to use the Validation function to prevent duplicate values.Select this column, and click Validation at Data, you can also use the shortcut Alt+D+L. Head to the Setting tab, click the Allow drop-down button and select Custom, and enter countif(D:D,D1)=1.This formula will make the value in cell D1 only appears once in column D; otherwise, ....

Take this table as an example. When creating a table, we often need to use the Slash Header to display the title name, so how can we make a Slash Header?1. Select cell A1, right-click.2. Then select Format Cells in the popup shortcut menu. We can also use the shortcut key Ctrl+1.3. Then select Border in the Format Cells dialog box.4. Now select the slash shape icon in the border preview area, and click OK. 5. Now enter Subject in cell A1.6. Press Alt+Enter to insert a line break, and t....

When working with data tables, especially when the data is referenced multiple times, we can find potential errors by tracing dependents. Take this worksheet as an example. The net profit in the table is calculated from the total amount of sales minus the cost of purchases. Normally, it is difficult to detect if the figures are misquoted.If we want to check whether the total sales are correct, we can select the sales price in cell F8, head to the Formulas tab, and click the Trace Dep....

When several pieces of information are filled in one cell, we often need to split it into multiple columns, and both WPS Spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel support splitting columns. Take this table as an example. In Microsoft Excel, we select the cell range of A2:A11, click the Data tab, click Text to Columns, and we can choose Delimited or Text Width to split columns manually. In addition to this original method, WPS Spreadsheets has a new feature, namely, Smart Split Columns. It has t....

The Conditional Formatting function can format the cells fulfiling specific conditions. With this function, we can quickly compare data in a worksheet. The worksheet in this example records the performance of staff. What if we want to highlight the Top Three performances? When there is a large amount of data, Conditional Formatting can quickly filter the first three maximums. 1. Select cell C2. 2. Then, press Ctrl + Shift + DOWN (↓) for quick selection from cell C2 to C26 (C2:C26).3. G....

Sometimes we need some preconditions to improve the validity when inputting data. Today we will learn how to set formulas as the validation condition.For example, we only need to enter the spouse's name if the marital status in column D is "married."First, select the cell area E3: E11, click "Validation" in the "Data" tab to enter the "Data Validation" dialog, where we can select "Custom" at the "Allow" drop-down box.Then, enter the formula =D3="married." It means that people can ....

We want to lock the cells after checking the table data and prevent it from being further changed. What can we do?In today's tutorial, you will learn how to use the Validation function to restrict data change.Step one, select the E column, and then add a drop-down list named checked.Click Validation at Data, and you can also use the shortcut Alt+D+L.In the Setting tab, select List at Allow, and enter checked at Source. Finally, click OK.By doing so, we can select checked in the dro....

The error message "#REF" is common in table calculations. In general, there are mainly two causes. First, the referenced cells in the formula are deleted or replaced by other cells. Second, the formula references invalid cell ranges or values. Then how can we solve these problems? · The referenced cells in the formula are deleted or replaced by other cells.o The referenced cells in the formula are deleted.Take this table as an example. 1. To calculate the total sales of computers t....