How to Use the AVERAGEIFS Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the AVERAGEIFS function

Feature path: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing AVERAGEIFS(.
4. Check whether formula hints appear on the screen.

Success Criteria

• The current cell enters formula editing mode.
• AVERAGEIFS-related formula hints appear.
• You can continue entering arguments.

Tips While Using

• Start the formula with =.
• Keep the opening parenthesis after the function name so you can continue entering arguments.

2. Fill in arguments with formula hints

Feature path: formula editing mode after entering AVERAGEIFS(

1. Enter the range to average first.
2. Enter the first criteria range and its matching criterion.
3. Add more criteria ranges and criteria as needed.
4. Check that separators between arguments are correct.
5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a calculated result.
• The formula bar keeps the full AVERAGEIFS formula.
• There is no missing argument or unmatched parenthesis warning.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the number and order of arguments are correct.
• Common issues include unmatched parentheses and missing separators.

3. Use cross-sheet references and nested calculations

Feature path: formula bar

1. Reference a data range from another worksheet in the formula.
2. Add multiple criteria ranges based on your calculation needs.
3. If needed, combine AVERAGEIFS with other functions for more complex logic.
4. Confirm that the referenced ranges and criteria are correct, then submit the formula.

Success Criteria

• The formula returns a result normally.
• The cross-sheet reference does not report an error.
• The nested formula remains editable.

Tips While Using

• Keep referenced ranges aligned with their matching criteria ranges.
• For complex formulas, edit in the formula bar so you can review the full expression more easily.

4. Check results and use automatic recalculation

Feature path: result cell after the formula is complete

1. Review the average value returned in the current cell.
2. Change the source data in the referenced range.
3. Check whether the result updates automatically.
4. If the result looks incorrect, check for numbers stored as text or circular references.

Success Criteria

• The result updates after source data changes.
• The result cell remains editable.
• The formula logic is clear enough to reuse later.

Tips While Using

• Numbers stored as text can affect calculation results.
• If needed, press F9 to recalculate.