When editing a spreadsheet, we may want to restrict the contents to ensure effectiveness, such as requiring the dates cannot exceed today. Today we will tell you how to restrict the input dates using Validation.First, select the cell range that contains the dates. Click Validation in the Data tab or use the shortcuts Alt+D+L.The Data Validation dialog will pop up, where you can select Date at Allow. Then, click the Data drop-down button to restrict the date range. Here, we select less ....

The Data Validation feature of the WPS Spreadsheet can help us quickly complete the setting of input conditions and drop-down menus, thereby improving the accuracy of our input data.Take this form as an example. Now we need to enter a 9-digit US passport number in column C. We can use Data Validation to improve the accuracy of our input data.1. Select the cell range, then click the Data tab. 2. Click the Validation drop-down button.3. Now select the Validation option in the drop-down m....

Sometimes we don't want to enter duplicate information from the collected data. We will take the unique telephone number as an example to show how to use the Validation function to prevent duplicate values.Select this column, and click Validation at Data, you can also use the shortcut Alt+D+L. Head to the Setting tab, click the Allow drop-down button and select Custom, and enter countif(D:D,D1)=1.This formula will make the value in cell D1 only appears once in column D; otherwise, ....

Sometimes we need some preconditions to improve the validity when inputting data. Today we will learn how to set formulas as the validation condition.For example, we only need to enter the spouse's name if the marital status in column D is "married."First, select the cell area E3: E11, click "Validation" in the "Data" tab to enter the "Data Validation" dialog, where we can select "Custom" at the "Allow" drop-down box.Then, enter the formula =D3="married." It means that people can ....

We want to lock the cells after checking the table data and prevent it from being further changed. What can we do?In today's tutorial, you will learn how to use the Validation function to restrict data change.Step one, select the E column, and then add a drop-down list named checked.Click Validation at Data, and you can also use the shortcut Alt+D+L.In the Setting tab, select List at Allow, and enter checked at Source. Finally, click OK.By doing so, we can select checked in the dro....

We can greatly improve the accuracy of data entry in our work if we use the data validation feature of WPS Spreadsheet. Take this table as an example. This is the information collection form for US citizens joining tour groups for international travel. We need to fill in the information of all the participants. How can we ensure that the passport numbers and phone numbers we entered will not be wrong? 1. First, select the cell area where data needs to be filled.2. Click the Data tab.3.....

In daily work, we often need to summarize and calculate some related data. By using the Consolidate feature, we can quickly calculate the data in multiple worksheets. This feature can be also used in Microsoft Office Excel and Openoffice. Now let's learn it together! Take the following table as an example. You can see that there are sales data from different staff. Now we want to count the total sales volume of all employees. 1. Create a summary sheet in Spreadsheet.2. Select cell....

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....