How to Use the STDEVP Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert STDEVP from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar

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 Formulas tab.
3. Search for STDEVP in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each argument in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• The target cell contains the STDEVP function.
• A calculation result appears after the arguments are filled in.
• You can continue editing the formula or adjust the referenced range.

Tips While Using

• It is helpful to search with the exact function name STDEVP.
• Use numeric cell ranges for arguments and avoid plain text values in the calculation range.

2. Type the STDEVP formula directly in a cell

Entry point: a worksheet cell or the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =STDEVP(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you need to revise it, select the cell again and edit the argument range in the formula bar.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a calculated result instead of plain text.
• The formula bar shows the full =STDEVP(...) expression.
• The result updates after you change the referenced range.

Tips While Using

• The formula must begin with an equals sign =.
• Use standard English punctuation for separators to avoid formula errors.

3. Check STDEVP syntax and argument details

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Type STDEVP in the search box.
3. Select the function to review its syntax and argument details.
4. If you need more information, click the help link for that function to open detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

• You can see the STDEVP function name and its argument details.
• You can confirm the expected argument order from the description.
• You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.

Tips While Using

• Make sure you are working in a spreadsheet worksheet view.
• After checking the help details, compare them with your selected range before confirming the formula.