How to Use the FREQUENCY Function in WPS on Windows

Use FREQUENCY through 4 how-to topics in WPS Sheets on Windows, and choose the topic you need from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the FREQUENCY function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Sheets and go to the worksheet where you want to calculate results.
2. Select the cell where you want the result to appear, or the top-left cell of the output range.
3. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
4. Type FREQUENCY( to start using the function.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell enters formula editing mode.
• Next actions: You can continue entering the function arguments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Review syntax guidance and fill in arguments

Entry point: formula bar

1. After typing FREQUENCY(, review the syntax guidance that appears.
2. Enter the data range you want to analyze.
3. Add the separator, then enter the interval or bin range.
4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The cell shows the calculated result or the returned array result.
• Next actions: You can copy the formula, adjust references, or edit the arguments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Unmatched parentheses or the wrong number of arguments can cause a formula error.

3. Use cross-sheet references for analysis

Entry point: formula bar

1. In the target cell, type =FREQUENCY(.
2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data and select the data range.
3. Return to the current argument position and enter the interval range, adding other worksheet references if needed.
4. Complete the formula and press Enter to confirm the result.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The formula includes worksheet references.
• Next actions: After source data changes, you can observe linked result updates.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Incorrect worksheet names or reference ranges can affect the result.

4. Check result updates and troubleshoot errors

Entry point: result cell and formula bar

1. Edit the referenced data or interval values.
2. Check whether the FREQUENCY result updates when the data changes.
3. If the result looks incorrect, review the argument ranges and check whether numbers are stored as text.
4. If needed, edit the formula again and confirm the result.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The result updates when referenced data changes, or returns to normal after correction.
• Next actions: You can continue with spreadsheet data analysis and grouped counting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Numbers stored as text, incorrect references, or circular references can affect the result.