AVERAGEIF in WPS on Windows: Introduction

AVERAGEIF in WPS is a conditional average function for spreadsheets; 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 limits	None stated	Available in WPS Spreadsheet across standard usage scenarios
Membership limits	None for this function	You can use the function directly

About This Feature

Overview

AVERAGEIF is a spreadsheet function in WPS that calculates the average of cells that meet a specified condition. After you type =AVERAGEIF(, WPS can display syntax guidance so you can continue entering the formula.

Core capabilities include:

Calculate averages by condition for numbers, text, or expression-based criteria.
View syntax guidance while entering parameters.
Support cross-sheet references and nested formulas.
Recalculate results when source data changes.

This function is useful for sales summaries, score analysis, expense reviews, and filtered calculations in spreadsheet work.

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	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; downloading, installation, and account actions require internet access
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet files and have permission to edit cells and the formula bar

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Formula tab and formula bar are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports AVERAGEIF for conditional average calculations in spreadsheet cells. When you enter the function, WPS can show syntax guidance. It also supports cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and recalculation after data changes.	Excel provides the `AVERAGEIF(range, criteria, [average_range])` syntax and returns the average of cells that meet a given criterion.	Google Sheets provides `AVERAGEIF(criteria_range, criterion, [average_range])` to return the average of a range based on criteria.	Notion formulas support functions such as `mean`, `sum`, and `filter`, so average logic can be built in database properties, but it is not a cell-based spreadsheet function like AVERAGEIF.	Adobe Acrobat supports Average in PDF form field calculations, mainly for form fields in PDF workflows rather than spreadsheet cells.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter AVERAGEIF directly in spreadsheet cells and use syntax guidance while building the formula. Distinct: It fits routine spreadsheet analysis workflows such as conditional averages, cross-sheet references, and nested calculations.	Compared with WPS: Excel also provides a direct AVERAGEIF function in spreadsheet workflows, with similar formula-based usage.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports conditional averages, but it is centered on a browser-based spreadsheet environment.	Compared with WPS: Notion handles average logic through database formulas and related functions, so the workflow is less direct for cell-based spreadsheet calculations.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF form calculations, so its Average capability is aimed at form fields instead of general spreadsheet analysis.
Official Source	—	AVERAGEIF function	AVERAGEIF	Formula syntax and functions	PDF form field calculations

Overall Conclusion
For conditional average calculations in spreadsheets, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide direct formula-based support. Notion is more suitable for database-style formula logic, while Adobe Acrobat is more suitable for PDF form calculations. In everyday spreadsheet editing on Windows, WPS keeps the workflow close to standard formula entry and parameter guidance.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How WPS helps
1	Conditional sales averages	Sales teams, operations teams	Need the average only for orders that meet a condition	Use AVERAGEIF to average by amount, region, or status
2	Score range analysis	Teachers, students	Need the average score for a target range	Set AVERAGEIF with score-based criteria
3	Expense category analysis	Finance teams, admin teams	Need the average for a selected expense category	Use the category column as the criteria range
4	Cross-sheet analysis	Data coordinators	Need references across worksheets with updated results	Reference ranges from other sheets and let results recalculate
5	Nested formula analysis	Advanced users	A single function is not enough for the task	Combine AVERAGEIF with other functions in nested formulas

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
AVERAGEIF formula entry and calculation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
More advanced PDF tools and additional benefits	Partially limited	More features available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet work and learning how to use AVERAGEIF	Free	It already covers formula entry, conditional averages, and basic editing
Need more cloud storage or additional office tools	WPS Premium	Suitable when you also need broader office and extended benefits

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