KURT in WPS on Windows: Introduction

KURT in WPS is a spreadsheet statistical function used to calculate the kurtosis of a dataset; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

KURT is a built-in statistical function in WPS Spreadsheet that calculates the kurtosis of a dataset and helps you evaluate whether a distribution is more peaked or flatter than a normal distribution.

Core capabilities include:

Enter the KURT formula and calculate kurtosis for basic statistical analysis.
View syntax prompts and parameter guidance while editing the formula.
Use cell references, cross-sheet references, and nested formulas so results update when source data changes.

This function is suitable for data analysis, classroom exercises, statistics practice, and spreadsheet modeling. You can enter it directly in a cell or in the formula bar and apply it to an existing data range.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation
Other	You need access to WPS Spreadsheet and editable worksheet cells

Download & Installation

Before using KURT, install WPS Office on your Windows device and make sure WPS Spreadsheet opens normally.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office, open Spreadsheet, and type `=KURT(` in a cell to confirm the formula input environment is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides the KURT statistical function in Spreadsheet, supports formula-bar entry, syntax prompts, cell references, cross-sheet references, and nested calculations.	Excel provides the KURT function to return the kurtosis of a data set and supports numbers, arrays, and references as arguments.	Google Sheets provides the KURT function to calculate the kurtosis of a dataset and supports values or ranges as inputs.	Notion provides a general formula system for numbers, text, dates, and lists, but its official function list does not include a direct KURT counterpart.	Adobe Acrobat supports calculated PDF form fields for totals and related field logic, but it does not provide a spreadsheet-style KURT counterpart.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Built for spreadsheet-based statistical work. Distinct: You can enter formulas, manage references, and review updated results in the same worksheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Excel also provides KURT, with official guidance focused on syntax, arguments, and return behavior.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports KURT in a browser-based spreadsheet workflow, while WPS fits local desktop spreadsheet editing well.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward database properties and general formulas than spreadsheet statistical functions.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are designed for PDF form fields rather than worksheet-based statistical analysis.
Official Source	—	KURT function	KURT	Formula syntax & functions	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your work centers on statistical calculations inside spreadsheets, KURT in WPS fits everyday worksheet analysis well. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets provide direct counterparts, while Notion and Adobe focus on different calculation models.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How KURT helps
1	Classroom statistics exercises	Students and teachers	Need to understand kurtosis and complete assignments quickly	Enter KURT in a cell and reference a sample range
2	Distribution analysis	Data analysts	Need to evaluate distribution shape	Use the KURT result to support peakedness analysis
3	Report modeling	Office users	Need to add a statistical indicator to an existing model	Combine KURT with other formulas in one worksheet
4	Cross-sheet analysis	Finance and operations users	Data is stored across multiple sheets	Use cross-sheet references in the KURT formula
5	Dynamic result tracking	Everyday spreadsheet users	Need results to refresh after data changes	Let the formula recalculate automatically when source values change

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
KURT formula entry and calculation	✅	✅
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅	✅
Additional advanced benefits	Depends on the current account benefits shown in WPS	More plan details are available on the subscription page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Learning formulas and handling basic statistical calculations	Free	The KURT function itself is available for regular spreadsheet analysis
Using broader office benefits across modules	WPS Premium	Suitable when you also need more advanced office-related benefits

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