How to Use the SKEW Function in WPS on Windows

This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics for the SKEW function, covering insertion from the Insert Function dialog box, direct formula entry, and syntax review; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert the SKEW function from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry: Formulas tab → Insert Function

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

Success Criteria

• The target cell now contains the SKEW function.
• A calculation result appears after the parameters are entered.
• The formula can still be edited, copied, or adjusted for a different reference range.

Tips While Using

• Parameters should be numeric values or numeric ranges; mixed text can affect the result.
• Search with the English function name SKEW.
• Check the selected reference range again before confirming the formula.

2. Type the SKEW formula directly in a cell

Entry: Cell or formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =SKEW(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If needed, copy the formula or drag the fill handle to apply it to other cells.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a calculation result instead of plain text.
• The formula bar shows the full =SKEW(...) expression.
• The formula continues to calculate correctly when copied to other cells with adjusted references.

Tips While Using

• Use English commas as parameter separators.
• If an error value appears, check whether the selected range contains non-numeric content.
• When copying formulas in bulk, pay attention to relative and absolute references.

3. Review SKEW syntax and parameter details

Entry: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Type SKEW in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the syntax and parameter area.
4. If you need more detail, open the related help entry and confirm what each parameter is used for.

Success Criteria

• You can see the SKEW function name and parameter input area.
• You can confirm the basic syntax and parameter order.
• You can continue with formula entry or revision based on that information.

Tips While Using

• Focus on the number of parameters and the selected reference range.
• If an existing result looks wrong, reopen the parameter window and check each item again.
• When using the function across worksheets, confirm that the referenced data range is still correct.