CHOOSEROWS in WPS on Windows: Introduction

CHOOSEROWS in WPS on Windows returns specified rows from an array in Spreadsheet; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	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

CHOOSEROWS is a spreadsheet function in WPS Office for Windows that returns specified rows from an array or range into the target result area. When you type the function name, the formula bar shows syntax guidance so you can check the required arguments and input format.

Core capabilities include:

Return one or more rows from an array by row number for quick record extraction.
Use syntax guidance while entering arguments in the formula editor.
Work with cross-sheet references and nested formulas for data analysis.
Update results when referenced data changes.

Common scenarios include data filtering, result extraction, and report preparation. It helps reduce manual copying and keeps results aligned with source data changes.

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 for newer spreadsheet function support
Network	Local formula calculation does not require a constant network connection; downloading, updating, or signing in does
Other	WPS Office should be installed, and you should be able to open and edit spreadsheet files

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office → open Spreadsheet → select a cell and type `=CHOOSEROWS(` to confirm that syntax guidance appears

Source: WPS download center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, you can enter the CHOOSEROWS function to return specified rows from an array, with syntax guidance, cross-sheet references, and nested calculation support.	Excel officially provides the CHOOSEROWS function to return specified rows from an array, including multiple row arguments and negative row numbers.	The official Google Sheets product page highlights collaborative spreadsheets, formula creation, and data analysis, but this page does not describe a direct CHOOSEROWS equivalent.	Notion formulas work on database properties, built-ins, and functions for calculated outputs, rather than traditional spreadsheet row-selection functions.	Adobe Acrobat extends PDF forms with JavaScript, calculations, formatting, and validation, rather than spreadsheet row-selection functions like CHOOSEROWS.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter and calculate CHOOSEROWS directly in WPS Spreadsheet. Distinct: It fits spreadsheet workflows that combine cross-sheet references and nested formulas.	Compared with WPS: Excel provides more detailed official syntax, error conditions, and examples for CHOOSEROWS.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets emphasizes collaboration and AI-assisted analysis on the cited page, but the cited page does not document a matching CHOOSEROWS function.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on database property logic and automation than cell-based array row extraction.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward PDF form interaction and scripting instead of spreadsheet formula scenarios.
Official Source	—	CHOOSEROWS function	Google Sheets product page	Intro to formulas	Using JavaScript in Forms

Overall Conclusion: If your main task is selecting rows from arrays inside a spreadsheet, WPS and Excel both fit that use case directly. On the cited official pages, Google Sheets, Notion, and Adobe focus more on collaboration, database formulas, or PDF form workflows, so their documented use cases differ from CHOOSEROWS.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	Solution
1	Extract specific record rows	Data organizers	Need to pull target rows from a large range quickly	Enter CHOOSEROWS in the target cell and return the required rows by row number
2	Combine with other formulas	Finance and analysis users	Need more calculations after extracting data	Nest CHOOSEROWS with other functions
3	Reference data across sheets	Report maintainers	Source data and result area are on different sheets	Reference another sheet range in the formula and return specified rows
4	Keep result areas updated	Everyday spreadsheet users	Rebuilding results manually after source changes takes time	Let the formula recalculate automatically
5	Use syntax guidance while typing	New users	Not familiar with function arguments	Type the function name and complete the arguments with syntax guidance

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
CHOOSEROWS input and basic spreadsheet calculation	Available	Available
Advanced PDF tools	Basic features	More advanced features
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template resources	Partial access	More templates and advanced resources
AI tools	Limited access to some features	More features and usage allowance

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Mainly using spreadsheet functions and daily editing	Free	CHOOSEROWS itself is not membership-restricted and fits regular spreadsheet work
Also need more PDF, cloud storage, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better for broader office needs beyond basic spreadsheet calculation

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