MEDIAN in WPS on Windows FAQ

Common MEDIAN questions usually focus on errors, unexpected results, and filling formulas across multiple cells; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if MEDIAN returns an error value?

1. Check whether the parentheses, separators, and referenced range are complete.
2. Confirm whether the referenced cells contain error values that cannot be used in the calculation.
3. If the data was pasted from another source, clean extra spaces or unusual characters and try again.

Why is the MEDIAN result different from what I expected?

1. Confirm that the referenced range is correct and that no cells were missed or selected by mistake.
2. Check whether numeric-looking cells are actually stored as text.
3. If the dataset contains an even number of values, MEDIAN returns the average of the two middle numbers, so verify the item count first.

How do I use the MEDIAN function in multiple cells?

1. Enter the correct MEDIAN formula in the first target cell.
2. Select that cell and drag the fill handle at the lower-right corner across the target range.
3. If some references need to stay fixed, add $ to lock the required row or column.

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