QUARTILE in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS QUARTILE on Windows helps you return quartile values in a spreadsheet for data analysis; it includes 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

About This Feature

Overview

The QUARTILE function in WPS Sheets on Windows is a spreadsheet function for returning a specified quartile value from a data range for data calculation and analysis.

Core capabilities include:

Enter the QUARTILE function and use syntax prompts to start formula editing quickly.
Complete quartile calculations with the required arguments for common statistical analysis tasks.
Use cross-sheet references and nested calculations for more complex formulas.
Update results automatically when source data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	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 network connection; downloading, signing in, and online services require internet access
Other	You need to be able to open WPS Sheets and edit worksheet cells

Download & Installation

Item	Notes
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that you can enter the QUARTILE function from the Formulas tab or the formula bar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides the QUARTILE function for quartile statistics in spreadsheets, with syntax prompts, cross-sheet references, nested calculations, and automatic recalculation.	Excel provides QUARTILE and newer quartile functions to return quartile values from a dataset for spreadsheet analysis.	Google Sheets provides the QUARTILE function to return quartile results based on a dataset and quart parameter.	Notion formulas support numeric, logical, and date calculations, but its official help content does not describe a built-in spreadsheet-style QUARTILE equivalent.	Acrobat is mainly designed for PDF viewing, editing, and forms, and its official help content does not describe a spreadsheet-style QUARTILE equivalent.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter QUARTILE directly in the spreadsheet editing interface and use cross-sheet references with automatic recalculation after data changes.	Compared with WPS: Excel also supports quartile functions and has a more segmented function set; WPS covers the same type of calculation for common spreadsheet analysis tasks.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports QUARTILE, but it is more tied to a browser or online collaboration environment; WPS fits desktop spreadsheet editing well.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on databases and page organization than cell-based statistical formulas.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF document workflows rather than spreadsheet statistical calculation.
Official Source	—	Excel QUARTILE function	QUARTILE in Google Sheets	Notion formula syntax	Acrobat desktop help

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to calculate quartiles, use cross-sheet references, and handle everyday spreadsheet formulas on Windows, WPS can support those daily tasks directly. Microsoft and Google also provide corresponding functions, while Notion and Adobe are better aligned with page management or PDF workflows.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Score distribution analysis	Teachers, academic staff	Need to review score ranges quickly	Use QUARTILE to return different quartile values for analysis
2	Sales data segmentation	Sales and operations staff	Need to divide data into high and low ranges by distribution	Enter QUARTILE in a sales data column for segmentation reference
3	Financial sample analysis	Finance and analysis staff	Need basic statistical judgment for sample data	Combine QUARTILE with other functions for analysis
4	Cross-sheet data calculation	Heavy spreadsheet users	Data is spread across multiple worksheets	Use cross-sheet references to complete quartile calculations
5	Dynamic report updates	Report maintenance staff	Manual recalculation is inefficient after data changes	Use automatic recalculation to keep results updated

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
QUARTILE calculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Formula syntax prompts	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cross-sheet references	✅ Available	✅ Available
Automatic recalculation	✅ Available	✅ Available

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Everyday spreadsheet analysis and learning	Free	The QUARTILE function itself has no membership restriction and supports common calculations directly
Users who also need additional office benefits	WPS Member	Suitable when you also need other membership benefits in broader office scenarios

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Source: WPS Office pricing page