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How to Use the FILTER Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use the FILTER function in WPS on Windows through 3 how-to topics; all 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter FILTER from the Insert Function dialog boxFree
22. Type the FILTER formula directly in a cellFree
33. Check FILTER syntax and argument detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter FILTER from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry path: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  3. Search for FILTER in the Insert Function dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each argument in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

  • The selected cell now contains the FILTER function.
  • You can continue editing arguments and review the returned result.

Tips While Using

  • You can search for the function name in uppercase or lowercase as long as the spelling is correct.
  • Use English commas to separate arguments.

2. Type the FILTER formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =FILTER(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If you want to check argument details, type =FILTER( and then press F1 to view syntax help.

Success Criteria

  • The FILTER formula has been entered in the cell.
  • After you press Enter, the result appears or the formula remains ready for further editing.

Tips While Using

  • Check parentheses and argument order carefully when entering the formula.
  • If the result is not what you expect, review the referenced range and condition expression first.

3. Check FILTER syntax and argument details

Entry path: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  2. Enter FILTER in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax.
  4. Click the help link for the function to open more detailed information.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the FILTER syntax structure and argument details.
  • You can continue entering the formula with the correct argument setup.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure FILTER is selected before opening the help entry.
  • If the help page does not open, check your network connection.