This FAQ covers 3 common question groups about SUMIF in WPS on Windows, including formula errors, unexpected results, and copying formulas across cells.
FAQ
What should I do if SUMIF returns an error value?
- Check whether the formula has complete parentheses, commas, and quotation marks.
- Confirm that the cells used in the calculation do not contain unexpected text, spaces, or invalid characters.
- Clean the source data if needed, then enter or edit the formula again.
Why does the SUMIF result not match what I expect?
- Check whether
rangeandsum_rangepoint to the correct data areas. - Confirm that the condition is written correctly, such as using quotation marks for text conditions.
- Check whether numbers in the sum range are stored as text.
How do I use SUMIF in multiple cells?
- Enter and confirm the SUMIF formula in the first target cell.
- Select that cell and drag the fill handle in the lower-right corner to copy it to other cells.
- If some references must stay fixed, add
$to use absolute references.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SUMIF | A function that adds values in a range or corresponding range when one condition is met. |
| range | The cell range used to test whether the condition is met. |
| criteria | The condition expression, which can include numbers, text, comparison operators, or wildcards. |
| sum_range | The actual range to add. If omitted, WPS sums range itself. |