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....

Using Tab stop to make a slide catalog

When making a slide catalog, we need to typeset the text to make the page look neater. Beginners will use the space bar to align the text one by one, but this is more troublesome. Is there any other way to quickly align the pages? First we need to click the View tab above, and then check Ruler. The ruler above the slide helps us determine the length of the Tab stop. Click the Menu drop-down button, and click Format, finally click Paragraph. In the Paragraph dialog box, click the Tabs b....

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.....

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 ....

Format painter: tips for unifying format

In the process of making a WPS Presentation slide, we will unify the format of the text content for aesthetic purposes. Today, let's learn some tips for unifying the format quickly. Take this slide as an example. We can see that the font, font size, and color are different between each text. We can simply select the text box in the first line, and click the Home tab, then click the Format Painter button. Move the cursor to the second text box that needs a unified format, and click ....

Page setup and print-out for spreadsheets

WPS Spreadsheet could be an alternative to Microsoft Office Excel. Includes 100's of built-in formulas, pivot tables and more. Includes advanced animation, slide transitions, and support for video, images, audio and even Flash.In the last chapter, we focus on the contents related to the page setting and printout of spreadsheets, and we often encounter various problems when printing, among which four FAQs will be introduced here. · 1: My form is incomplete. What can I do?Click the ....

Use COUNTIF function for conditional statistics

COUNTIF is a statistical function. It is often used to count the number of cells that meet the criteria. This function can not only count numbers and text but also can count expressions. So how can we use this function? The grammatical structure of the COUNTIF function is: COUNTIF(Range, Criteria)Range is the cell range that meets the criteria.Criteria are the conditions that need to be counted.Now we have a table that records everyone's afternoon tea order information. Column B co....