How can we use the data validation feature

We can greatly improve the accuracy of data entry in our work if we use the data validation feature of WPS Spreadsheet. Take this table as an example. This is the information collection form for US citizens joining tour groups for international travel. We need to fill in the information of all the participants. How can we ensure that the passport numbers and phone numbers we entered will not be wrong? 1. First, select the cell area where data needs to be filled.2. Click the Data tab.3.....

How to use the Excel MID function

When using WPS Spreadsheets to process data, sometimes we need to catch part of the data from a series of numbers. We can use the MID formula to realize it, to catch up a certain length of characters from a series of numbers. In this example, there is a list of phone numbers. The MID function can extract the long series of numbers, keeping the last seven numbers when removing the first three characters. Select cell D2 and click the Insert Function to pop up the Search for a function d....

Use IF function to judge data

The IF function can judge the specified condition and give two results when the condition is established and when it is not.Here is a staff interview form. Now we need to count the people who passed the interview quickly. If the interview score is greater than or equal to 6, the interviewee is passed, but the interviewee is unqualified if the interview score is less than 6. Here, we can use the IF function to judge the result of the interview quickly. The IF function syntax is as follo....

Change horizontal data to vertical and make data clearer

In our daily work, we may encounter some table data with a vertical layout. Using the proper layout style for different tables will make it more convenient for us to check data. So how can we change horizontal data to vertical?1. First, we use the shortcut key Ctrl+A to select all the contents in the table.2. Then use Ctrl+C to copy the selected cell range. 3. Right-click and select the Paste Special option.4. Select Transpose in the popup menu. Then the horizontal data will immediatel....

How to consolidate data in WPS Spreadsheet

In daily work, we often need to summarize and calculate some related data. By using the Consolidate feature, we can quickly calculate the data in multiple worksheets. This feature can be also used in Microsoft Office Excel and Openoffice. Now let's learn it together! Take the following table as an example. You can see that there are sales data from different staff. Now we want to count the total sales volume of all employees. 1. Create a summary sheet in Spreadsheet.2. Select cell....

Text to Columns: Sort data quickly

When creating tables, we sometimes need to import data from outside, and this data often requires secondary classification processing. We now want to classify the data in the table into Name, Age and Telephone. So how can we do that?1. We select column A, click the Data tab.2. Click the Text to Columns drop-down button. 3. Then select the Text to Columns option in the drop-down menu.In the popup dialog box, we can see two options.+One is Delimited. Here, we can use symbols as the basis....

Quickly filter classified data

How to quickly extract data of a certain category from a large amount of data? The filtering feature of WPS Office can help us to do it quickly. Take this table as an example. How are we going to filter out the data of New York? 1. Select any cell in the list.2. Click the Home tab.3. Click the AutoFilter drop-down button or use the shortcut key CTRL+Shift+L to set. Then the data list will enter the filtering state. 4. Click the gray inverted triangle arrow in the header cell of Branch,....

Split the screen for data comparison

WPS Spreadsheet could be an alternative to Microsoft Office Excel. It includes 100's of built-in formulas, pivot tables, and more. When we meet a situation where a large amount of data in the table can not be completely displayed in the window, we still want to see the contents from different positions at the same time. To solve this, using the Split window is probably the best idea. If you want to connect the total sales with Branch in a spreadsheet with massive data, dragging the....