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 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....

Use Date function to convert date format

We may sometimes need to convert the format of the date in the table when using WPS Spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel. At this point, by using the Date function, we can quickly generate a specific date symbol. Take this table as an example. This table contains the information on the date of birth of some students in class. We can see that the information of year, month, and day are separated in this table. So how can we convert the format quickly to know the birthdays of the students? 1....

Use SUMIFS function with multiple criteria

In our work, we often need to filter through multiple criteria for statistics. At this time, we can use the SUMIFS function. The grammatical structure of the SUMIFS function is: “SUMIFS（Sum range, Range1, Criteria 1, Range2, Criteria2...）”Using the data in this table as an example, we want to calculate The total amount of imported fruits from South Korea greater than $50,000. There are two conditions. One is South Korea, and the other is the amount>$50,000.First, after clicking cell E5....

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....

Use VLOOKUP function to create dynamic charts

In the last video, we introduced the tips for making dynamic charts quickly. And this video will show you how to create dynamic charts with the help of the VLOOKUP function. Some knowledge points such as drop-down lists, VLOOKUP function, and absolute references are involved in making dynamic charts. If you are not familiar with these knowledge points, you're welcome to enter WPS Academy to search for learning. Take this table as an example. We're going to create a dynamic char....

How to use the document comparison function

After modifying the document, we can compare it with the original document and generate the revised document if we want to view the modification trace. Next, I will show you how to use the comparison function through a case. Take "Document 2" as an example. Click the Review tab and the Compare drop-down button, and choose Compare. Then, a dialog box will pop up. In the Original document box, select "Document 1". In the Revised document box, select "Document 2". In the Label changes wit....

Use the Today function to quickly calculate days between dates

In the application of WPS Office Spreadsheet, we usually calculate days between dates. So, how can we do a quick calculation? First, I will teach you how to use Today function to calculate days between the current date and the future date. If you are the HR of a company, you can use the Today function to calculate the remaining time of each employee's contract period when you manage the contract period of your employees. It can clearly show you the employees whose contracts are abo....