AGGREGATE in WPS on Windows: Introduction

AGGREGATE in WPS on Windows is a spreadsheet function for data calculation and analysis; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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

AGGREGATE is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows for data calculation and analysis. You can enter the formula directly in a cell, use parameters for different calculation needs, and let the result update automatically when source data changes.

Core capabilities include:

Enter the AGGREGATE function quickly for daily statistics and summary work.
Use flexible parameters for different calculation scenarios.
Reference data across worksheets and combine AGGREGATE with nested formulas.
Keep results updated automatically after data changes.

Common use cases include sales summaries, data rollups, and cross-sheet analysis. It helps reduce repetitive calculation steps and makes formula entry easier to review. A practical advantage is that syntax prompts appear while you type in the formula bar, which helps you check parameters as you work.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run the desktop version of WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; the function is available in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local formula calculation
Other	WPS Office must be installed, and you need an editable spreadsheet file

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, create or open a spreadsheet, and type `=AGGREGATE(` in the formula bar to confirm that syntax prompts appear

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, typing `AGGREGATE(` supports direct formula entry, flexible parameters, cross-worksheet references, nested calculations, and automatic recalculation after data changes.	Excel provides the AGGREGATE function for lists or databases and documents options to ignore hidden rows and error values.	Google Sheets provides a broad function library for spreadsheet formulas, but its official function list does not document a same-name AGGREGATE function.	Notion supports database formulas, property references, and many built-in functions for calculations inside database properties rather than worksheet cells.	Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields, including predefined calculations such as sum, product, average, minimum, and maximum.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: It fits everyday worksheet formula entry directly and combines formula typing with syntax prompts for faster review during spreadsheet analysis.	Compared with WPS: It also provides AGGREGATE and officially documents options for hidden rows and error values.	Compared with WPS: It has extensive spreadsheet functions, but existing AGGREGATE formulas may need to be rewritten because the official function list does not show a same-name function.	Compared with WPS: Its formula system is centered on database properties instead of worksheet-style cell formula compatibility.	Compared with WPS: Its calculation features are focused on PDF form workflows rather than general spreadsheet formulas.
Official Source	—	AGGREGATE function	Google Sheets function list	Formula syntax and functions	PDF form fields and calculated values

Overall Conclusion
If your main task is worksheet-based statistics, cross-sheet references, and automatically refreshed results, WPS follows a familiar spreadsheet workflow for AGGREGATE. Microsoft Excel provides more detailed official documentation for the same function, while Google, Notion, and Adobe focus on broader function libraries, database formulas, or PDF form calculations.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main pain point	How it helps
1	Daily data summaries	Administrative, finance, and operations users	Repeated summary calculations take time	Use AGGREGATE in a cell to complete summary calculations
2	Multi-scenario statistics	Users who organize data sets	Different calculation methods are needed in one sheet	Switch calculation behavior with different parameter combinations
3	Cross-sheet references	Users working with multiple worksheets	Data is spread across different sheets	Reference other worksheets in one formula
4	Complex formula organization	Advanced spreadsheet users	Long formulas are harder to maintain	Combine AGGREGATE with other formulas in nested calculations
5	Dynamic report updates	Users maintaining ongoing reports	Results need manual updates after data changes	Let recalculation keep results in sync

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free	WPS Premium
AGGREGATE function entry and calculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available, with a broader feature range
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More template benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily formula entry and basic statistics	Free	The AGGREGATE function itself has no membership restriction
More cloud storage, templates, or broader office features	WPS Premium	Suitable when you also need added document and productivity benefits

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