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How to Use the GETPIVOTDATA Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use GETPIVOTDATA through 3 how-to topics: insert the function from the dialog, type the formula directly, and review syntax and parameter details; 3 topics are free and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

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

How-to Guide

1. Insert the function from the 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 GETPIVOTDATA in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter the required parameters in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish entering the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell contains a GETPIVOTDATA formula.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: A misspelled function name can make the function harder to find.
  • Parameter entry: Field names and item names should match the text shown in the PivotTable.

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 =GETPIVOTDATA(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to review parameter details, type =GETPIVOTDATA( and press F1 to open syntax help.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows the formula result, and the formula bar keeps the full expression.
  • What you can do next: You can drag the fill handle or copy the formula to another range.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Using the wrong argument separator can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
  • Reference check: The PivotTable reference cell should be inside the target PivotTable range.

3. Review syntax and parameter details

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter GETPIVOTDATA in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review the syntax GETPIVOTDATA(...).
  4. Click the help link for more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax structure, and parameter details.
  • What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the wrong function is selected, the displayed help content will not match GETPIVOTDATA.
  • Environment note: Opening the help link requires an internet connection.