DVAR in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS DVAR is a database variance function in WPS Spreadsheet for Windows; 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 limit	None stated	Available in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows

About This Feature

Overview

The DVAR function is built into WPS Spreadsheet on Windows and is used to estimate sample variance from records in a database range that match specified criteria. When you type the formula, WPS shows syntax guidance so you can confirm the argument order while editing.

Core capabilities include:

Use the DVAR function to calculate sample variance for records that meet specific conditions.
Fill in the database, field, and criteria arguments for structured data analysis.
Work with cross-sheet references and nested formulas in more complex worksheets.
Recalculate results automatically after referenced data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	You need edit access to a WPS Spreadsheet file and an editable cell

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation notes	Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then open a spreadsheet and enter the DVAR function in a cell
Post-install check	Launch WPS Spreadsheet and type `=DVAR(` in any cell to confirm that syntax guidance appears

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports `DVAR(database, field, criteria)` in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, with syntax guidance during entry, plus cross-sheet references and nested calculations.	Excel provides the DVAR function to estimate sample variance from records in a list or database that match specified conditions.	Google Sheets provides the DVAR function to return the variance of a population sample selected from a database-like range using criteria.	Notion provides database formula syntax and functions for property-based calculations, but it does not provide a same-name spreadsheet DVAR function.	Acrobat supports calculation fields in PDF forms, but it does not provide a spreadsheet-style DVAR database function.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: enter DVAR directly in a spreadsheet cell and review syntax guidance while editing; Distinct: the same worksheet can continue with references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.	Compared with WPS: it also provides a DVAR database function with a similar purpose in spreadsheets.	Compared with WPS: it also provides DVAR syntax, mainly in a web spreadsheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: it supports database property formulas, but not a direct spreadsheet DVAR workflow.	Compared with WPS: it supports PDF form calculations, but not spreadsheet database variance analysis.
Official Source	—	Excel DVAR function	Google Sheets DVAR	Notion formula syntax	Acrobat calculation fields

Overall Conclusion

For spreadsheet-based conditional variance analysis, WPS, Excel, and Google Sheets all provide a DVAR entry point. Notion is better suited to database property formulas, while Adobe Acrobat is oriented toward PDF form calculations, so WPS offers a more direct path for spreadsheet formula work on Windows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How DVAR helps
1	Conditional sample variance analysis	Data analysts	Only certain records should be included in the variance calculation	Use DVAR with a criteria range to calculate sample variance for matching records
2	Multi-sheet analysis	Finance and operations teams	Data is split across multiple worksheets	Use cross-sheet references for the database, field, and criteria arguments
3	Combined formula workflows	Advanced spreadsheet users	One formula alone is not enough for the full analysis flow	Nest DVAR with other formulas in the same worksheet
4	Dynamic recalculation	Report maintainers	Results need to stay current after source data changes	Let the formula update automatically when referenced data changes

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic editing in Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation	✅ Available	✅ Available
Spreadsheet basics, including DVAR and other core functions	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features and reading	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Limited in scope	Broader access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need DVAR in spreadsheets and standard document editing	Free	Core spreadsheet functions such as DVAR are available without membership
You need more advanced PDF tools, more cloud storage, or multi-user sharing	WPS Premium	Better suited to broader office workflows and subscription benefits

Visit the WPS membership page and choose a plan that fits your workflow: Subscribe to WPS Premium
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Source: WPS Office pricing page