TEXT formula in WPS Spreadsheet

The TEXT formula in Excel is commonly used for the conversion of number-to-text in a certain format, and it could be also used in Microsoft Office Excel and Openoffice. Normally, the TEXT formula is used to customize format cells in terms of actual needs. To realize it, we need to adjust the second parameter of the formula, which stands for format texts to be set. In this example, the number 2.012584, which equips with six decimal places, entered cell A2. How can we convert it into a v....

The SUMPRODUCT function for quick calculation of total sales

When using WPS Spreadsheets to process data, it is convenient to use the SUMPRODUCT function to multiply data and then sum the results that we get. The spreadsheet for demonstration records sales amounts and prices of clothes in different cities. What can we do for a quick calculation of the total sales in all cities? The SUMPRODUCT function can realize it. This video could be also used in Microsoft Office Excel and Openoffice. Place the cursor in cell F5. Then, click Insert Formula i....

How to create a table with one click

Did you know that, when you are using WPS Spreadsheet, you can directly create a table in the original datasheet? The generated table comes with functions such as sorting, filtering, and setting styles, which can save us a lot of time for subsequent operations. For all, easy our work with WPS Spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel. Here are the steps to create a table. Take the sales table in this article as an example. 1. Click the Table button in the Insert tab. (Notes: You can also use th....

Rows and columns tools in WPS Spreadsheet

Today, we are going to show you the usage of the Rows and Columns tool in the WPS Spreadsheet. This tool can help us set the rows and columns of cells and make our work easier with WPS Spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel. Take this table as an example. We need to adjust the row height and column width of the current table.1. Select all tables, click the Home tab, and click Rows and Columns. Select AutoFit Row Height and AutoFit Columns Width. The WPS Spreadsheet will automatically adjust ....

Use Validation to restrict data change

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....

Why error message NA occurs and how to solve it

When using the VLOOKUP function to locate data, a #N/A error sometimes will appear.Two common causes are listed as followed. The first reason: the searched value is not in the searching range. Take this table as an example. To get the sales of erasers, black pens, pencils, and blue pens, we need to insert the following formula: =VLOOKUP(F3,A2:D9,4,0) F3 is Lookup_value, Eraser is the value to look for. A2:D9 is Table_array, the entire table is the range containing the data to look for.....

Format Cells Locked and Hidden

When working with spreadsheets, what should we do if we want to hide and protect the formulas in the cells? Take this spreadsheet as an example, click the Review tab, then we can box the cells containing the formulas, right-click for the pop-up dialog, select Format Cells. Its shortcut key is Ctrl+1.Next, click Protection, check Locked and Hidden at the same time, and click OK. We sometimes find the Locked option in the dialog settings displaying as a black square, which represents unc....

Why error message #REF! occurs and how to solve it

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....