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How to Use the FREQUENCY Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

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

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert FREQUENCY from the Insert Function dialogFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review the function syntax and parameter detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert FREQUENCY from the Insert Function dialog

Entry path: Formula 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 Formula tab.
  3. Search for FREQUENCY in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish inserting the formula.

Success Criteria

  • The selected cell now contains the FREQUENCY function.
  • The formula structure is visible in the formula bar.
  • The worksheet remains ready for continued editing after the parameter dialog closes.

Tips While Using

  • Searching with the uppercase function name can make the function easier to find.
  • Confirm the data range and bin range before entering parameters.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =FREQUENCY(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If you want to review parameter guidance, type =FREQUENCY( and then press F1.

Success Criteria

  • The formula has been entered in the target cell.
  • The full expression is visible in the formula bar.
  • The formula returns a result after you press Enter.

Tips While Using

  • Use standard English punctuation for formula separators.
  • Check that the referenced ranges match your interval-counting plan before confirming the formula.

3. Review the function syntax and parameter details

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter FREQUENCY in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax information.
  4. Open the related help entry to read more about the parameters.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the FREQUENCY function name and parameter structure.
  • You can confirm how to fill in the data range and bin range.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue editing or inserting the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Focus on the array-style result when reviewing the function description.
  • If the result does not match your expectation, recheck the selected parameter ranges first.