WPS Calculation Options on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 14, 2026

When using WPS Calculation Options, users often ask about 3 issue types: formulas not updating automatically, slow calculation in large spreadsheets, and refreshing only part of the workbook; this section includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if formula results do not update automatically after I change data?

  1. Click the Formulas tab and open Calculation Options.
  2. Check whether the workbook is currently set to Manual.
  3. If you want live updates, switch it to Automatic.
  4. If you want to keep manual mode, press F9 once to recalculate all formulas.

How can I reduce slow formula calculation in-a-large-spreadsheet

  1. Open Calculation Options on the Formulas tab.
  2. Switch the mode to Manual.
  3. Finish your data entry or batch edits first.
  4. When editing is complete, press F9 to recalculate the workbook, or press Shift+F9 to recalculate only the current worksheet.

How do I refresh only the current worksheet in manual calculation mode?

  1. Confirm that the workbook is already set to Manual.
  2. Switch to the worksheet that you want to update.
  3. Press Shift+F9.
  4. Check whether the formula results on the current worksheet have refreshed.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Automatic calculationA mode in which formula results update automatically after related data changes.
Manual calculationA mode in which formula results do not update immediately and require manual recalculation.
Data tableA calculation table used in analysis scenarios that can be excluded from automatic recalculation in some modes.
F9A shortcut key used to recalculate formulas in the workbook manually.
Shift+F9A shortcut key used to recalculate formulas in the current worksheet manually.