STANDARDIZE in WPS Spreadsheet is a statistical function for calculating a normalized value from a given mean and standard deviation; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
STANDARDIZE is a built-in statistical function in WPS Spreadsheet. It returns a normalized value based on a given value, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation. It is useful for spreadsheet data analysis, score normalization, metric comparison, and statistical preprocessing in WPS Office on Windows.
Core tasks include:
- Insert the STANDARDIZE function from the Insert Function dialog box.
- Type
=STANDARDIZE(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar. - Review the function syntax and parameter descriptions before calculation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local formula entry and calculation; internet access is needed for downloads or online help |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, create or open a spreadsheet, and confirm that formula-related entries are available on the Formula tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the STANDARDIZE statistical function and supports both dialog-based insertion and direct formula entry in worksheet cells. | Excel provides the STANDARDIZE function and describes it as returning a normalized value from a distribution characterized by mean and standard deviation. | Google Sheets provides the STANDARDIZE function for calculating the normalized equivalent of a random variable from mean and standard deviation. | Notion provides a formula language with properties, built-ins, and functions for calculations, but it does not document a spreadsheet function named STANDARDIZE. | Acrobat focuses on PDF form field calculations and calculated fields rather than worksheet-based statistical functions. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps the workflow inside a spreadsheet grid, with direct cell entry, formula bar editing, and function dialog support for everyday statistical work. | Compared with WPS: Excel also offers the same function name and worksheet formula workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also offers the same function and is oriented toward browser-based collaboration. | Compared with WPS: Notion formulas work in database properties instead of spreadsheet cells, so the calculation model is different. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is centered on PDF form calculations instead of spreadsheet statistical analysis. |
| Official Source | — | STANDARDIZE function | STANDARDIZE | Formula syntax and functions | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
For worksheet-based normalization, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide a direct STANDARDIZE function. Notion is more suitable for database-style formulas, and Adobe Acrobat is more suitable for PDF form calculations, so WPS fits more naturally into everyday spreadsheet analysis on Windows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Score normalization | Teachers and trainers | Scores from different ranges are hard to compare directly | Use STANDARDIZE to convert raw scores into normalized results |
| 2 | Metric normalization analysis | Data analysts | Datasets with different averages and variation are hard to compare side by side | Enter the value, mean, and standard deviation to get a comparable result |
| 3 | Repeated statistical calculations | Finance and operations users | The same type of calculation must be repeated across many rows | Enter the formula once and fill it down |
| 4 | Formula learning and checking | Students and beginners | The parameter order and meaning may be unclear | Review syntax and parameter descriptions before entering the formula |
| 5 | Recalculation after data cleanup | Researchers | Corrected data needs to be recalculated quickly | Edit the formula directly and recalculate immediately |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARDIZE formula entry and calculation | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional office and value-added features | Available within the free scope shown on the product page | Access to more advanced features and broader benefit coverage |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday study and basic statistical calculations | Free | The STANDARDIZE function itself is available for regular spreadsheet work |
| More cloud storage or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need document, PDF, template, or cross-device features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page