How to Use the KURT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This guide includes 3 how-to topics, all available directly in WPS Spreadsheet; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps in order.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the KURT function and calculate a resultFree
22. View syntax prompts and fill in parametersFree
33. Use references and nested formulas for extended calculationsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the KURT function and calculate a result

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start the formula.
  3. Type KURT(.
  4. Select or enter the data range to include in the calculation.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter to view the result.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The target cell displays a kurtosis result.
  • What you can do next: You can edit parameters, copy the formula, or fill it into other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses, separators, or data ranges can cause a formula error.
  • Environment note: The input data should be numeric whenever possible.

2. View syntax prompts and fill in parameters

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =KURT(.
  3. Watch for the syntax prompt in the editing area.
  4. Fill in the parameters as prompted, or select the data range directly.
  5. Confirm the formula and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The function name and parameter prompt appear while you type.
  • What you can do next: You can complete the formula based on the prompt and return a result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: If the current cell format is unusual, clear the format and try again.

3. Use references and nested formulas for extended calculations

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. In the result cell, type =KURT(.
  2. Select a data range in the current worksheet, or switch to another sheet and select a referenced range.
  3. Combine KURT with other formulas if needed.
  4. Complete the formula and press Enter.
  5. Change the source data and check whether the result updates automatically.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula bar shows the full reference or nested formula.
  • What you can do next: When source data changes, the result cell updates accordingly.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An incomplete selection in a cross-sheet reference can affect the result.
  • Environment note: For longer nested formulas, review the structure carefully in the formula bar.