TREND in WPS Spreadsheet fits a linear trend from known data and returns calculated or predicted values; 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
TREND is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheet for fitting a linear trend from existing data and returning fitted or predicted values. You can enter it from the Insert Function dialog, type =TREND(...) directly in a cell or the formula bar, and review syntax and parameter details before confirming the formula.
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 calculation; internet access is needed for download and installation |
| Other | You need access to WPS Spreadsheet and an editable worksheet |
Download & Installation
Before using the TREND function, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that you can enter TREND in a worksheet |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Compare Item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Built-in TREND function in WPS Spreadsheet, with entry through Insert Function or direct formula input, plus syntax and parameter viewing. | Excel provides the TREND function with the syntax TREND(known_y's, [known_x's], [new_x's], [const]) to return values along a linear trend. | Google Sheets provides the TREND function to fit an ideal linear trend with the least-squares method and predict additional values. | Notion formulas support calculations across properties and functions, but the official help content does not present a spreadsheet-style TREND function as a direct equivalent. | Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields such as sum, product, average, minimum, and maximum, rather than worksheet trend functions. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps formula entry, parameter filling, and syntax review in the worksheet workflow, which is practical for everyday spreadsheet trend calculations. | Compared with WPS, the Microsoft page focuses more on syntax and array-return behavior; both are spreadsheet function workflows. | Compared with WPS, Google Sheets also offers TREND, with a stronger focus on browser-based spreadsheet use. | Compared with WPS, Notion formulas are aimed at database property logic rather than worksheet-cell TREND calculations. | Compared with WPS, Acrobat calculations are designed for PDF form fields instead of spreadsheet trend formulas. |
| Official Source | — | TREND function | Microsoft Support | TREND - Google Docs Editors Help | Intro to formulas – Notion Help Center | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall conclusion: WPS is a practical fit when you want to enter and manage a linear trend function directly in a Windows spreadsheet workflow. Other tools are more suitable when your main task is browser collaboration, database formulas, or PDF form calculations.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How TREND helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales trend estimation | Sales and operations staff | Need to estimate later values from existing data | Use TREND to return linear trend results in worksheet cells |
| 2 | Training and learning | Students and trainers | Need a quick way to understand function arguments | Use the Insert Function dialog to review and fill parameters |
| 3 | Data checking | Finance and analysis staff | Need to verify why a formula result looks wrong | Review syntax and parameter meaning before recalculating |
| 4 | Template building | Spreadsheet template maintainers | Need to reuse a trend formula in fixed cells | Type =TREND(...) directly and copy the formula as needed |
| 5 | Everyday office work | General office users | Need a clear entry path for the function | Start from the Formula tab and Insert Function entry |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use the TREND function | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or higher depending on plan |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available with more advanced capabilities |
| Template access | Limited downloads | Broader template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need TREND and other basic spreadsheet functions | Free | The TREND function itself has no membership restriction in this workflow |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader advanced benefits | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who need more document and account benefits beyond basic formula use |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS Office pricing page to review available plans.
Source: WPS Office pricing page