How to Use the SKEW Function in WPS on Windows

This how-to guide includes 4 operation topics, all available in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete it.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the SKEW function

Entry path: Formula tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
3. Continue by typing SKEW(.
4. Get ready to enter the data arguments.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell enters formula editing mode.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. View syntax prompts and fill in arguments

Entry path: Formula bar → function input prompt

1. After typing SKEW(, look for the syntax prompt shown in the interface.
2. Enter the required arguments based on the prompt.
3. Check that brackets and separators are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculated result instead of raw formula text.
• What you can do next: When you select the cell again, you can review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If brackets are not closed or separators are incomplete, the formula may return an error.

3. Use a cell range in the calculation

Entry path: Formula bar → select a data range

1. Select the result cell and type =SKEW(.
2. Drag to select the data range you want to analyze, or type the range reference manually.
3. Confirm that the reference is correct and close the bracket.
4. Press Enter to return the skewness result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula contains a cell or range reference.
• What you can do next: You can change the referenced range and calculate again.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you reference blank cells or the wrong range, the result may not match your expectation.

4. Review recalculated results after data changes

Entry path: Result cell that already contains the SKEW formula

1. Finish entering the SKEW formula and confirm the result.
2. Change any value inside the referenced range.
3. Watch the value in the result cell.
4. Continue adjusting source data if you want to compare outcomes.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result cell updates when source data changes.
• What you can do next: You can keep editing data and review the updated skewness result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the edited value is outside the referenced range, the result will not change.