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....

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....

Use formula to set the conditional formatting

Take this table as an example. We can use the formula to set the conditional formatting by ourselves and mark the finished projects. Select the cell range A2:C22, and get into the Home tab. Click the Conditional Formatting drop-down button, and choose the New Rule option. In the pop-up dialog, we choose the Use a formula to determine which cells to format option.In the Format only cells with edit box, enter the formula "=$C2="Finished" ". The absolute reference has been added to the co....

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....

The AVERAGE, MAXIMUM, MINIMUM functions

When we analyze the sales performance of staff, the AVERAGE, MAXIMUM, and MINIMUM functions can help a lot. The worksheet on the screen lists the personal sales performance for each staff.If we want to get the average sales, we can use the AVERAGE function. Click cell C22, and enter the formula "=AVERAGE()". Then, input "E3-G21" within the parentheses, and press Enter to get the result.If we want to know the highest sales, we can use the MAX function. Click cell E22, and enter the form....

How can we insert endnotes for Documents

Endnotes usually appear at the end of the text and are mostly used to cite sources. When writing a paper, we often need to add endnotes to supplement the specific text. Then how can we insert an endnote for documents? · Step 1Place the mouse cursor where you want to insert the endnote. Click the References tab first, then click Settings, and finally click Footnote/(and)Endnote. · Step 2In the Footnote/(and)Endnote dialog box, we can set the Location according to our needs. As for this ....

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.....