How to Use the STANDARDIZE Function in WPS on Windows

This section covers 4 how-to topics for using STANDARDIZE in WPS on Windows, and all 4 are available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the STANDARDIZE function

Entry path: WPS Spreadsheets worksheet cell → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type an equals sign = to begin the formula.
3. Enter STANDARDIZE(.
4. Add the value to standardize, the mean, and the standard deviation.
5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• The cell shows a standardized calculation result.
• The formula bar displays the full STANDARDIZE formula.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the standard deviation argument is a valid numeric value.
• Start the formula with = and keep the parentheses complete.

2. View syntax prompts and parameter guidance

Entry path: WPS Spreadsheets worksheet cell → formula bar

1. Select the target cell.
2. Type =STANDARDIZE(.
3. Check the formula area for the syntax prompt.
4. Fill in the parameters in the displayed order.

Success Criteria

• The function name and parameter order are visible.
• You can continue editing the formula with the prompt shown.

Tips While Using

• If no prompt appears, confirm that STANDARDIZE is spelled correctly.
• For longer formulas, use the formula bar so the full expression is easier to review.

3. Use STANDARDIZE in nested or referenced formulas

Entry path: WPS Spreadsheets worksheet cell → formula bar

1. Select the target cell.
2. Enter a STANDARDIZE formula that uses cell references for the source value, mean, and standard deviation.
3. If needed, combine STANDARDIZE with other functions in the same formula.
4. Press Enter to confirm.

Success Criteria

• The formula returns a result instead of an error.
• The result changes when referenced cells are updated.

Tips While Using

• Check that referenced cells contain numeric values.
• In longer nested formulas, review the parenthesis structure carefully.

4. Update and review calculation results

Entry path: WPS Spreadsheets worksheet → result cell with the formula

1. Change the source data or parameter cells used in the calculation.
2. Check whether the STANDARDIZE result updates automatically.
3. If needed, trigger worksheet recalculation and review the result again.
4. Compare the result with the source parameters to confirm it looks correct.

Success Criteria

• The result updates with the data change, or becomes correct after recalculation.
• No obvious syntax error is shown.

Tips While Using

• If the result looks wrong, check the parameter order and value types first.
• Circular references or numbers stored as text can affect the result.