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How to Use the VARP Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 14, 2026

Use the VARP function in 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter VARP from the Insert Function dialogFree
22. Type a VARP formula directly in a cellFree
33. View VARP syntax and parameter detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter VARP from the Insert Function dialog

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  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 Formula tab.
  3. Search for VARP in the Insert Function dialog.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to insert the formula.

Success Criteria

  • The target cell contains the VARP function.
  • A calculation result appears after the parameters are entered.
  • You can continue editing parameters or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • It is helpful to search with the uppercase function name VARP.
  • Try to keep referenced inputs as numeric cells to avoid calculation issues.

2. Type a VARP formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =VARP(...) directly in the cell or the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you need to adjust the formula, double-click the cell or edit the referenced range in the formula bar.

Success Criteria

  • The cell shows a VARP calculation result.
  • The formula bar displays the full =VARP(...) expression.
  • The result updates when you change the referenced range.

Tips While Using

  • Use English commas to separate parameters.
  • Confirm that the referenced range includes the full data set you want to analyze.

3. View VARP syntax and parameter details

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter VARP in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review its syntax and parameter details.
  4. Open the related help entry if you want more explanation before entering the formula.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the VARP function name and parameter structure.
  • You can tell how each parameter should be filled in.
  • You can return to the worksheet and continue formula entry.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure you are viewing VARP rather than a similar statistical function.
  • Before entering parameters, confirm that your data range represents the full population.