How to Use the AVERAGEIFS Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use AVERAGEIFS through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps below.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the AVERAGEIFS functionFree
22. Fill in arguments with syntax hintsFree
33. Use AVERAGEIFS across worksheetsFree
44. Check results and recalculateFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the AVERAGEIFS function

Entry path: Formulas tab → formula bar or target cell

  1. Open your spreadsheet file in WPS.
  2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  4. Continue with AVERAGEIFS(.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula-editing mode and shows the function name.
  • What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in arguments with syntax hints

Entry path: Syntax hint area after typing AVERAGEIFS(

  1. Review the syntax hint that appears after the function name.
  2. Enter the average range first.
  3. Enter each criteria range and criterion in order.
  4. Check that separators and parentheses are complete.
  5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns a calculated result instead of staying in edit mode.
  • What you can do next: You can select the cell again to review the full formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses, incomplete arguments, or incorrect separators can cause formula errors.

3. Use AVERAGEIFS across worksheets

Entry path: Formula bar → reference ranges from another worksheet

  1. In the result cell, type =AVERAGEIFS(.
  2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data.
  3. Select the average range and criteria ranges.
  4. Return to the current worksheet, complete the criteria values, and finish the formula.
  5. Press Enter to view the result.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula includes worksheet references.
  • What you can do next: You can change source-sheet values and observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Incorrect referenced ranges can affect the calculation result.

4. Check results and recalculate

Entry path: Result cell → formula bar / keyboard shortcut

  1. Check whether the result cell returns a numeric value.
  2. If the result looks incorrect, review the referenced ranges and criteria values.
  3. Confirm that related cells use data formats that can participate in calculation.
  4. Press F9 when you need to trigger recalculation manually.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell shows an updated value.
  • What you can do next: You can change criteria or source data and verify the result again.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Numbers stored as text, circular references, or incorrect criteria can produce unexpected results.