DSUM in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS DSUM is a database formula in AirSheet for conditional summation; 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	No membership limit applies to this feature
Version scope	No version limit	Available across AirSheet versions

About This Feature

Overview

DSUM is a built-in database function in WPS Office AirSheet on Windows that adds values in a field when specified criteria are met. It supports fast formula entry for spreadsheet calculation, flexible arguments for different analysis needs, cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation when data changes. This function works well for conditional summary reports, category-based totals, and multi-criteria analysis tables, helping reduce repeated filtering and manual calculation.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; current information indicates support across AirSheet versions
Network	Local formula calculation does not require a constant network connection; downloading, installation, and account services require internet access
Other	You need to open an AirSheet file and have permission to edit cells and formulas

Download & Installation

Before you use the DSUM function, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open an AirSheet file for editing.

Item	Notes
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Launch WPS Office, open AirSheet, and confirm that you can type `=DSUM(` in the Formulas tab or the formula bar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides the DSUM function in AirSheet for conditional summation on database-style fields, with cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.	Excel provides the DSUM function to add numbers in a list or database that match specified conditions.	Google Sheets provides the DSUM function to sum values in a column based on criteria.	Notion formulas can calculate database properties, but they do not provide a spreadsheet-style DSUM database function with the same syntax.	Acrobat focuses on PDF documents and forms rather than spreadsheet database functions such as DSUM.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can type `=DSUM(` directly in the Windows WPS spreadsheet environment and use syntax prompts to complete conditional totals. Distinct: This feature is available without membership for everyday data analysis.	Compared with WPS: Excel also offers a similar function, but it is generally centered on traditional worksheet database ranges.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets is more closely tied to browser-based and online collaboration workflows.	Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to lightweight database properties and formula fields than a full spreadsheet function system.	Compared with WPS: Adobe products are designed mainly for PDF viewing, editing, and form workflows rather than spreadsheet formula analysis.
Official Source	—	Excel DSUM function	DSUM	Formula syntax and functions	Adobe Acrobat overview

Overall Conclusion: If your main task is conditional summation and ongoing spreadsheet calculation, WPS DSUM provides a direct workflow in a familiar Windows spreadsheet interface. If your work is more focused on online collaboration, lightweight database properties, or PDF form handling, the other products may fit those scenarios better.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Conditional sales totals	Sales and operations teams	They need totals after filtering by region or product	Use DSUM to total the target field based on a criteria range
2	Financial category summaries	Finance staff and cashiers	Multiple account categories need quick conditional totals	Set up a criteria range in the sheet and calculate with DSUM
3	Cross-sheet analysis	Data coordinators	Data from different sheets needs to be summarized together	Use cross-sheet references with DSUM for conditional totals
4	Complex report calculations	Advanced spreadsheet users	A basic SUM formula is not enough for multi-criteria analysis	Nest DSUM with other formulas
5	Dynamic dashboards	Team managers	Summary results need to update when source data changes	Use automatic recalculation to keep totals current

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
Use the DSUM function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Conditional totals and automatic recalculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cross-sheet references and nested formulas	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other premium services	Depends on the account benefits shown	More value-added services are available based on the selected plan

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Everyday spreadsheet totals and learning formula syntax	Free	This topic has no membership limit, so DSUM-related tasks are already available
Users who also need broader cross-product premium services	WPS Premium	Suitable if you need additional membership services beyond spreadsheet formulas

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Source: WPS Office pricing page