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....

Use SUM function to quickly calculate the sum

The SUM function is commonly used when we process data with WPS Spreadsheet.Use the SUM function values in certain cells. Take this worksheet as an example. How can we sum the values in the yellow-filled cells? 1. Click the Insert Function button in the Formula tab.2. Insert the SUM function from the selection box.3. We can also click the SUM option in the AutoSum dropdown list in this step. Then, there will be a popup dialog titled Function Arguments, where Number means the range to r....

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 shortcut Alt+= to quickly sum

In tables, we often have to perform summation operations. Using the function to sum and then filling the cells with the fill handle is too troublesome. However, the sum shortcut Alt+= can help us quickly sum. Take this table as an example. We need to sum the column data of the table, just select the sum range B16:F16, then press the shortcut Alt+= to quickly complete the summation.Similarly, if we want to sum the row data, we can simply select the range G2:G15 that needs to be summed a....

A quick way to calculate sum, average, count, max, and min

Here we have received a sheet on the Masks Sales in Single-Day Sheet from a supermarket. How can we quickly calculate the sum, average, maximum, and daily sales volume during the period from August 19th to 31st?We can use the AutoSum feature of the WPS Spreadsheet, rather than calculating all data one by one with a calculator, which would be a waste of time. Follow these step.1. Select the data area, click the AutoSum drop-down button in the Formulas tab.2. Find the Sum button and clic....

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....