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....

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....

How to insert calculated fields in PivotTable

Take this sales performance table as an example. We want to generate a new column, "sales commission" based on this PivotTable. (Tips: Sales commission is equal to sales amount multiplied by 0.08.) So, how do we do that? First, we click the Options tab, and the Fields, Items drop-down button, select Calculated Fields, then the Insert Calculated Field dialog will pop up.In the Name edit box, input "Sales commission". In the Fields area, choose Sales amount. In the Formula edit box, inpu....

Elementary arithmetic functions in WPS Spreadsheet

Today I will introduce you to introductory calculation of functions, namely addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In the table, there are three ways to enter the function, respectively, input in the formula bar input in the cell and click Insert Function. So how can we do elementary arithmetic in the table? We can enter the corresponding symbol for the operation in the formula bar or cells. Take this table as an example, we enter "= A2 + B2" in cell C2, press the Enter ke....

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....

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....