How to Use the QUARTILE Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use QUARTILE through 4 how-to topics in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the QUARTILE functionFree
22. Fill in function parametersFree
33. Reference a data range for calculationFree
44. Check automatic result updatesFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the QUARTILE function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and go to the target worksheet.
  2. Click the cell where you want to show the result.
  3. Type = to start editing a formula.
  4. Type QUARTILE( to view the function prompt.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering parameters and complete the function.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.

2. Fill in function parameters

Entry point: Select the result cell → formula bar

  1. After QUARTILE(, enter the data range or array parameter.
  2. Type a comma and then enter the quartile number parameter.
  3. Check that the parentheses are closed correctly.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns a numeric result or a related error prompt.
  • Next action available: You can select the cell again to review the full formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parameters, unclosed parentheses, or incorrect separators can cause a formula error.

3. Reference a data range for calculation

Entry point: Formula bar or direct cell input

  1. Select the result cell and type =QUARTILE(.
  2. Drag to select the data range you want to calculate.
  3. Type a comma and enter a quartile number such as 1, 2, or 3.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula shows a cell range reference.
  • Next action available: You can change source data and continue observing result changes.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the referenced range includes unexpected content, the result may be harder to interpret.

4. Check automatic result updates

Entry point: A result cell that already contains a QUARTILE formula

  1. Complete the QUARTILE formula and confirm the result first.
  2. Change any value inside the referenced range.
  3. Check whether the result cell recalculates.
  4. If needed, review the referenced range and parameter settings again.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell updates when the source data changes.
  • Next action available: You can continue adjusting data for analysis.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you change a cell that is not part of the referenced range, the result will not change.