This how-to guide includes 4 topics for using COUNTIF, covering function entry, argument input, cross-worksheet references, and nested formulas; 4 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

#	Topic	Membership
1	1. Enter the COUNTIF function	Free
2	2. Fill in COUNTIF arguments and complete the count	Free
3	3. Reference another worksheet in COUNTIF	Free
4	4. Combine COUNTIF with other functions	Free

How-to Guide

1. Enter the COUNTIF function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

Open WPS Sheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
Continue by typing COUNTIF(.
Review the syntax hint that appears automatically and confirm the function name and argument structure.

Success Criteria

UI state: The formula bar shows =COUNTIF(.
Next actions: You can continue entering the range and criterion arguments.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Fill in COUNTIF arguments and complete the count

Entry point: formula bar

After COUNTIF(, enter the cell range you want to count.
Type a comma, then enter the counting criterion.
Check that the parentheses are paired correctly.
Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

UI state: The target cell displays the counting result.
Next actions: If you change the range or criterion, the result recalculates.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: Missing separators between arguments or entering the criterion in the wrong format.

3. Reference another worksheet in COUNTIF

Entry point: formula bar

Select the result cell and type =COUNTIF(.
Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data.
Select the target range and return to formula entry.
Add the criterion argument and press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

UI state: The formula includes a range reference from another worksheet.
Next actions: When the source worksheet data changes, the result can update with it.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: Selecting the wrong reference range can produce an incorrect result.

4. Combine COUNTIF with other functions

Entry point: formula bar

Enter the combined formula in the target cell.
Add COUNTIF as one counting part of the formula.
Continue with other functions or operators as needed.
Press Enter to view the final result.

Success Criteria

UI state: The cell returns the result of the combined calculation.
Next actions: You can keep editing the formula for more spreadsheet analysis.

Tips While Using

Common mistakes: With deeper nesting, mismatched parentheses become more likely.