How to Use the MAXIFS Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use MAXIFS through 3 how-to topics in WPS Spreadsheet, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert MAXIFS from the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: 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 MAXIFS in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish inserting the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell contains a MAXIFS 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

  • Keep the related ranges aligned so the result can be calculated correctly.
  • Check separators and cell references when entering criteria and ranges.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =MAXIFS(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you need to adjust the formula, double-click the cell or edit it in the formula bar.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell shows the calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
  • What you can do next: You can fill down, copy and paste, or change the reference style.

Tips While Using

  • Separate parameters with commas.
  • If the result looks incorrect, first check whether the criteria ranges match the max range.

3. Review the syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter MAXIFS in the search box.
  3. Select the function and review the syntax: MAXIFS(max_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...).
  4. Open the related help entry if you want more detailed parameter guidance.

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

  • Enter multiple conditions in pairs of criteria range plus criteria.
  • If an error value appears, check the number of parameters and the referenced ranges first.