How to Use the DGET Function in WPS on Windows

Use the DGET function through 4 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 0 membership-related topics, and start from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the DGET function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing DGET(.
4. Prepare to enter the database range, field, and criteria range arguments.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode.
• Next action available: You can continue entering the full DGET formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
• Environment note: This function should be used in WPS Spreadsheet.

2. View syntax prompts and fill in arguments

Entry point: Formula bar → function input prompt

1. After typing DGET(, review the syntax prompt shown on screen.
2. Enter the required arguments in the prompted order.
3. Check that brackets, separators, and referenced ranges are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculation result or a recognizable error message.
• Next action available: You can return to the formula bar and revise the arguments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Unmatched brackets or an incorrect number of arguments can cause a formula error.
• Environment note: Range references should match the structure of the current worksheet.

3. Use cross-sheet references

Entry point: Formula bar → worksheet reference input

1. In the DGET arguments, choose the data range you want to reference.
2. Switch to another worksheet and select the target range.
3. Confirm that the reference address has been inserted correctly into the formula.
4. Finish the remaining arguments and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes a cross-sheet reference.
• Next action available: You can modify data in the referenced sheet and observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Selecting the wrong reference range can change the returned result.
• Environment note: The referenced worksheet should remain in the current file.

4. Check automatic recalculation

Entry point: Completed DGET result cell

1. Finish entering the DGET formula and confirm that a result is displayed.
2. Change related data or criteria in the database range.
3. Watch whether the result cell updates with the data change.
4. If needed, select the formula cell again to review the references.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result updates when the source data changes.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting criteria and reviewing the new result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Text-formatted numbers or an incorrect criteria range can cause unexpected results.
• Environment note: If the worksheet uses a special calculation setting, check the current calculation status first.