Use VLOOKUP function to create dynamic charts

In the last video, we introduced the tips for making dynamic charts quickly. And this video will show you how to create dynamic charts with the help of the VLOOKUP function. Some knowledge points such as drop-down lists, VLOOKUP function, and absolute references are involved in making dynamic charts. If you are not familiar with these knowledge points, you're welcome to enter WPS Academy to search for learning. Take this table as an example. We're going to create a dynamic char....

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....

Create simple and intuitive mini charts

The mini chart can help us to compare and analyze data of a row or column. It is very useful when presenting data. So in this video, we are going to show you how to create simple and intuitive mini charts.In Sheet1, we can see Monthly sales of clothing. But we can't visually tell the difference between sales each month. Therefore, we should use the mini chart.1. Click the Insert tab.2. Click the Line buttons.3. Now a Create Sparklines dialog box will pop up.4. Select cells B3:J3 as....

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....

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....

Quickly create dynamic charts

We often use dynamic charts in our practical work. Use the mouse to select different preset items in the slicer. Then the chart will change with the selected item. This video will show you how to quickly create simple dynamic charts. Take this table as an example. We select any cell in the table, click Table under the Insert tab to create a super table, or we can use the shortcut Ctrl+L to quickly open Create Table, and click OK. Get into the Table Tools tab, and click Insert Slicer. I....

Use the ROW function in WPS Spreadsheets for row numbering

When using WPS Spreadsheets to process data, how can we deal with the worksheets without numbering or those with disordered numbers? Are there any convenient ways to number the rows while the numbers are not supposed to get disordered when certain rows are removed? The ROW function can realize it. The complete ROW formula is =ROW([Reference]). Here Reference can refer to a single cell, a cell range, or nothing. Here is the introduction to the two options of using the ROW function. · O....

How to customize draw borders for tables

When using WPS Spreadsheet to create tables, we may want some of the cells in the table to have borders and some without borders. To do this, we can use the Draw Border functions to customize the drawing of cell borders, which could be also used in Microsoft Office Excel and Openoffice. Take this table as an example. 1. Click the Home tab. 2. Click the Draw Border drop-down button. 3. Select the Draw Border option in the drop-down menu. The mouse cursor will turn into a brush style. 4.....