SKEW in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What should I do if the SKEW function returns an error?

Check whether the formula starts with = . Check whether the function name, brackets, and argument separators are complete. Review whether the referenced data range is correct.

Q: How do I view argument prompts for the SKEW function?

Select the target cell. Type =SKEW( . Review the syntax prompt shown in the formula input area and enter the arguments accordingly.

This FAQ covers 3 common questions about the SKEW function in WPS on Windows, focusing on formula entry, argument prompts, and result changes after data updates.

FAQ

What should I do if the SKEW function returns an error?

Check whether the formula starts with =.
Check whether the function name, brackets, and argument separators are complete.
Review whether the referenced data range is correct.

How do I view argument prompts for the SKEW function?

Select the target cell.
Type =SKEW(.
Review the syntax prompt shown in the formula input area and enter the arguments accordingly.

Why does the result not change after I edit-the-data?

Check whether the edited data is inside the range referenced by the SKEW formula.
Make sure the result cell still contains the formula instead of a fixed value.
Select the result cell again and confirm that the referenced range is still correct.

Glossary

Term	Definition
SKEW	A statistical function that returns the skewness of a data distribution.
Skewness	A statistical measure used to describe whether a distribution is asymmetric around its mean.
Cell range reference	A formula reference that uses a group of worksheet cells as an argument, such as a column or a continuous block of data.