INDEX MATCH formulas

In the previous videos, we've learned about the usages of INDEX and MATCH formulas, respectively.The INDEX function can return a value in a cell regarding its column and row number in an array. Combining the INDEX MATCH formulas makes it flexible in value lookup. We can break the limitations of VLOOKUP and realize the reverse lookup. Here is a form recording the personal information of staff. How can we look up the 'Number' of a corresponding staff? We can run the INDEX MAT....

Recalculate the table formulas in the Manual Recalculation mode

Today, let me introduce you to a lesser-used function, Manual Recalculation. Take this document as an example. Now, the cells have formulas. When we modify the source data, the values in the table will also change automatically. That is because the table turns on the automatic calculation by default. When we need to process a particularly large amount of data in the worksheet, if we still choose automatic calculation, then every time we change the source data, the table data processing....

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....

How to use Name Manager

We can use the Name Manager to set a fixed name for the cell area, which can be more simple and intuitive in function calculations and it can be also used in Microsoft Office Excel and Openoffice. Take this spreadsheet as an example. We can select the cell range from A2 to A10 and click the Name Manager in the Formulas tab. Its shortcut key is Ctrl+F3.In the pop-up dialog box, click New, enter a custom name, select the scope of use, and finally click OK.In this way, we will give the ce....

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....

How to apply accounting number format in WPS Spreadsheet

WPS Spreadsheet could be an alternative to Microsoft Office Excel. It includes 100's of built-in formulas, pivot tables, and more. Counting the amount in areas of finance and accounting is quite necessary. Take this Budgetary sheet as an example. The table's currency symbols and decimal points are badly aligned, which is not convenient for us to consult and calculate. How can we improve it? Select the cells D7-D15. Click Number Format in the Home tab, and select More Number For....

How to insert a background image and print it out in WPS Spreadsheet

WPS Spreadsheet could be an alternative to Microsoft Office Excel. It includes 100's of built-in formulas, pivot tables, and more. Sometimes, background images are nice-to-have if we are to beautify the table. Today, we will learn how to add a background picture and print it out. First, head to the Page Layout tab, click the Background button and select the desired images. Note: The inserted image, either too big or too small, is inappropriate. Here is a smart way for adjusting tho....

Formatting time in WPS Spreadsheet

WPS Spreadsheet could be an alternative to Microsoft Office Excel. It includes 100's of built-in formulas, pivot tables, and more. Today, we will learn how to format the time. Before setting, we need to be aware of the correct way to record time.A complete-time duration consists of hours, minutes and seconds, and each value is separated by colons.For example: 12:25:25. Take this table as an example, select the cells A4-A14. Click the Number Format drop-down button in the Home tab, ....