DAVERAGE in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What should I do if DAVERAGE shows an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with = . Check whether the parentheses are paired correctly and whether the correct separators are used between arguments. Confirm that the database range, field argument, and criteria range are all filled in correctly.

Q: How can I view the argument prompt for DAVERAGE?

Select the target cell and enter =DAVERAGE( . Check the syntax prompt that appears near the formula bar. Continue entering the arguments and adjust the reference ranges as needed.

When using DAVERAGE, the most common questions focus on formula errors, argument entry, result checking, and function understanding; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if DAVERAGE shows an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with =.
Check whether the parentheses are paired correctly and whether the correct separators are used between arguments.
Confirm that the database range, field argument, and criteria range are all filled in correctly.

How can I view the argument prompt for DAVERAGE?

Select the target cell and enter =DAVERAGE(.
Check the syntax prompt that appears near the formula bar.
Continue entering the arguments and adjust the reference ranges as needed.

Why is my DAVERAGE result incorrect?

Check whether referenced cells contain numbers stored as text.
Check whether the criteria range matches the database field headers.
Recalculate after editing the data, and press F9 if needed to refresh the result.

Glossary

Term	Definition
DAVERAGE	A database function that returns the average of records that meet specified criteria.
Field	A column in the database range. It can be represented by a column header or a column number.
Criteria range	A cell range used to define filter conditions. DAVERAGE filters records by this range before calculating the average.