Use AVERAGEIF through 3 how-to topics, including inserting the function from the dialog box, typing the formula directly, and reviewing syntax guidance in WPS Spreadsheets.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert AVERAGEIF from the Insert Function dialog box | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review the syntax and parameter guidance | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert AVERAGEIF from the Insert Function dialog box
Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
- Search for AVERAGEIF in the Insert Function dialog box.
- Select the function and confirm.
- Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Confirm to insert the formula.
Success Criteria
- The selected cell now contains the AVERAGEIF function.
- The worksheet returns a calculation result after the parameters are filled in.
- The formula can be edited or copied to other cells.
Tips While Using
- Searching with the uppercase function name can make the function easier to find.
- Check that the criteria range and average range correspond correctly before confirming.
2. Type the formula directly in a cell
Entry point: worksheet cell or formula bar
- Select the target cell.
- Type
=AVERAGEIF(...)directly in the cell or in the formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If needed, type
=AVERAGEIF(and review the syntax prompt before finishing the formula.
Success Criteria
- The formula has been entered in the selected cell.
- Pressing Enter returns a result or keeps the formula ready for further completion.
- The formula can be revised, copied, or filled down.
Tips While Using
- Use English punctuation for parameter separators.
- Put criteria expressions in quotation marks, such as
">90".
3. Review the syntax and parameter guidance
Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
- Search for AVERAGEIF.
- Select the function and review the syntax:
AVERAGEIF(...). - Open the related help entry if you need more detailed parameter guidance.
Success Criteria
- The function name and syntax structure for AVERAGEIF are visible.
- You can use the guidance to fill in the criteria range, criterion, and average range.
- You can return to the worksheet and complete the formula.
Tips While Using
- If the result does not match expectations, check the syntax and parameter order first.
- If the average range is omitted, the function averages matching values from the criteria range itself.