PERCENTILE in WPS on Windows: Introduction

PERCENTILE in WPS is a spreadsheet function for returning the value at a specified percentile in a dataset; 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
Version limit	None	Available in WPS Spreadsheet across supported versions

About This Feature

Overview

PERCENTILE is a statistical function in WPS Office for Windows Spreadsheet. It is used for data calculation and analysis by returning the value at a specified percentile in a dataset.

Core capabilities include:

Entering the PERCENTILE function directly for quick calculation.
Viewing syntax prompts, parameter guidance, and examples while typing.
Using cross-worksheet references and nested formulas.
Recalculating results automatically when referenced data changes.

Common use cases include score analysis, percentile statistics, threshold setting, and data distribution review.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	Local formula calculation does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet files and have permission to edit cells and enter formulas

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office → open Spreadsheet → select a cell and type `=PERCENTILE(` to confirm that the function prompt appears

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports entering the PERCENTILE function in WPS Spreadsheet, with syntax prompts for percentile calculation, plus cross-worksheet references and nested formulas.	Excel provides `PERCENTILE(array,k)` to return the k-th percentile of values in a range, and notes that the function remains available for backward compatibility.	Google Sheets provides `PERCENTILE(data, percentile)` to return the value at a given percentile of a dataset.	Notion provides database formulas and multiple numeric functions, but its public help pages do not show a native PERCENTILE function.	Adobe Acrobat Sign provides calculated fields for dynamic form calculations, but not a spreadsheet-style percentile function.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter the function directly in a spreadsheet cell and continue working with syntax prompts, cross-sheet references, and nested formulas in the same worksheet flow.	Compared with WPS: It also supports percentile calculation, but the official page notes that this older function is mainly kept for compatibility.	Compared with WPS: It also supports percentile calculation with a similar formula structure for spreadsheet analysis.	Compared with WPS: It is more focused on database formulas and property calculations, without a public native percentile function entry.	Compared with WPS: It is better suited to form-field calculations during signing, not spreadsheet-based statistical analysis.
Official Source	—	PERCENTILE function in Excel	PERCENTILE function in Google Sheets	Formula syntax and functions in Notion	Calculated fields in Adobe Acrobat Sign

Overall Conclusion
For spreadsheet-based percentile analysis, WPS, Excel, and Google Sheets all provide direct function support. Notion and Adobe are better suited to database or form-calculation scenarios. If you need cell formulas, cross-sheet references, and automatic recalculation in a familiar spreadsheet workflow, WPS fits that workflow well.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How it helps
1	Score percentile analysis	Teachers and trainers	Need to identify where scores fall in a distribution quickly	Use PERCENTILE to calculate a target percentile value
2	Sales threshold setting	Sales analysts	Need a practical threshold for high performance or alerts	Use the function result as a percentile-based benchmark
3	Data distribution review	Operations teams	Hard to summarize where data sits in a distribution	Calculate percentile values directly from a data range
4	Cross-sheet statistics	Finance and data staff	Source data is spread across multiple worksheets	Use cross-worksheet references in the formula
5	Combined formula analysis	Advanced spreadsheet users	A single function is not enough for the analysis	Nest PERCENTILE with other formulas

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Use the PERCENTILE function	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing and calculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
More advanced value-added features	Some features may vary by plan or entitlement	More value-added features are available based on the subscribed plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday formula work and basic statistical analysis	Free	The PERCENTILE function itself is available without membership
Long-term use with broader office feature needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced office benefits beyond basic formula work

WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium