MAXIFS in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS MAXIFS is a conditional maximum function in WPS Spreadsheet; 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 note	No version restriction	Available across WPS Spreadsheet versions in the source content

About This Feature

Overview

MAXIFS is a statistical function in WPS Spreadsheet that returns the maximum value from a range that meets one or more criteria. When you type =MAXIFS(, the editing area shows syntax guidance so you can complete the formula in order.

Core capabilities include:

Return the maximum value by condition for scenarios such as department, region, or category filtering.
Support multi-criteria calculations with multiple criteria ranges and criteria values.
Support cross-sheet references for calculations across different worksheets.
Support nested formulas and automatic recalculation after data changes.

This function is useful for sales analysis, score filtering, inventory review, and multi-sheet summaries.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	Local formula calculation does not require a network connection; download, installation, and account-related actions do
Other	You need to be able to open spreadsheet files and edit cell formulas

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Spreadsheet, open any workbook, and type `=MAXIFS(` in a cell to confirm that syntax guidance appears

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	WPS Spreadsheet supports MAXIFS to return the maximum value that matches one or more criteria, and it can be used with cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.	Excel provides the MAXIFS function to return the maximum value among cells specified by a set of conditions.	Google Sheets provides MAXIFS to return the maximum value in a filtered range and notes that the ranges must be the same size.	Notion formulas support functions such as `max()` and property-based calculations, but the official formula reference does not describe a spreadsheet-style MAXIFS function over cell ranges.	Adobe Acrobat Sign documentation focuses on form field validation and rule configuration rather than spreadsheet functions such as MAXIFS.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can type `=MAXIFS(` directly in a spreadsheet cell to view syntax guidance, then continue with cross-sheet references, nested formulas, and recalculation in the same worksheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a directly comparable MAXIFS function for spreadsheet analysis.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also offers MAXIFS, with official guidance that emphasizes range and criteria rules.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward database properties and page formulas than traditional cell-based spreadsheet formulas.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented more toward e-signature forms and field validation than spreadsheet function analysis.
Official Source	—	MAXIFS function	MAXIFS	Formula syntax and functions	Form field validations

Overall Conclusion
For spreadsheet work that needs the maximum value under multiple conditions, WPS MAXIFS provides a direct formula workflow inside the worksheet. If your work depends on cell formulas, cross-sheet references, and recalculation, WPS follows the same general usage path as mainstream spreadsheet tools, while Notion and Adobe are aimed at different product scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How MAXIFS helps
1	Sales filtering	Sales teams, operations teams	Find the highest sales value by region and product	Use MAXIFS with multiple criteria to return the maximum result
2	Score analysis	Teachers, academic staff	Find the highest score by class or subject	Calculate the maximum value by criteria in a score sheet
3	Inventory review	Warehouse teams, purchasing teams	Check the highest inventory value by warehouse and category	Use criteria ranges to locate the maximum inventory value
4	Cross-sheet summaries	Finance teams, analysts	Data is spread across multiple worksheets	Use cross-sheet references for conditional maximum calculations
5	Compound formula analysis	Advanced spreadsheet users	A single function is not enough for the task	Combine MAXIFS with other functions in nested formulas

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
MAXIFS formula entry and calculation	✅	✅
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅	✅
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template resources	Limited access	More resources available
AI tools	Some features are limited	More AI features are included with daily usage management

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily formula work and basic data organization	Free	MAXIFS itself can be used directly for routine spreadsheet tasks
More cloud storage, templates, and broader office features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more storage, templates, and additional tools

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