How to Use the DMIN Function in WPS on Windows

Use the DMIN function in 4 topics, including entering the function, viewing syntax prompts, completing parameters, and checking calculation issues; 4 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the DMIN function

Feature path: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Type DMIN to start the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected cell enters formula editing mode.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering the opening parenthesis and parameters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
• Environment note: Make sure the current cell is editable.

2. View the function syntax prompt

Feature path: formula bar

1. After typing =DMIN, enter the opening parenthesis (.
2. Check the syntax prompt that appears automatically.
3. Review the parameter requirements and example before continuing.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The DMIN parameter prompt is visible.
• What you can do next: You can enter the parameters in order.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the function name is misspelled, the correct prompt will not appear.

3. Fill in parameters and complete the calculation

Feature path: formula bar

1. Enter the required parameters based on the prompt.
2. Separate parameters with commas.
3. Check that the parentheses are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The calculation result appears in the target cell.
• What you can do next: You can copy the formula, edit parameters, or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Unmatched parentheses, missing separators, or the wrong number of parameters can cause an error.

4. Check unexpected results and recalculate

Feature path: result cell / keyboard shortcut

1. Check whether referenced numbers are stored as text.
2. Check whether the formula has a circular reference or an incorrect criteria range.
3. If needed, press F9 to recalculate manually.
4. Review the result again.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The incorrect result is corrected or recalculated.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing, saving, or copying the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the criteria range and database range do not match correctly, the result may be inaccurate.