How to Use the STDEV.P Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use STDEV.P through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Enter the STDEV.P functionFree
22. Fill in arguments with syntax promptsFree
33. Use cross-sheet referencesFree
44. Check automatic result updatesFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the STDEV.P function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Sheets and go to the worksheet where you want to calculate the result.
  2. Select the cell where the result should appear.
  3. Type = to start the formula.
  4. Enter STDEV.P(.
  5. Get ready to enter the argument range or values.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The cell enters formula editing mode.
  • Next actions: You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.

Tips While Using

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

2. Fill in arguments with syntax prompts

Entry point: The function input area in the formula bar

  1. After STDEV.P( appears, check the syntax prompt.
  2. Enter the values, cells, or cell range to include in the calculation.
  3. If you need multiple arguments, continue with the current separator.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis ).
  5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The result appears in the current cell.
  • Next actions: You can select the result cell and review the full formula in the formula bar.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: An unclosed parenthesis, incorrect separators, or invalid argument content may cause an error.

3. Use cross-sheet references

Entry point: Formula bar → worksheet tabs

  1. In the result cell, enter =STDEV.P(.
  2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data.
  3. Select the data range to include in the calculation.
  4. Return to the formula and check whether the reference has been inserted.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The formula shows a worksheet reference.
  • Next actions: After you edit source data on the referenced sheet, you can review the changed result.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: An incomplete selected range can affect the result.

4. Check automatic result updates

Entry point: A completed STDEV.P result cell

  1. First complete an STDEV.P formula that returns a normal result.
  2. Change any value in the referenced range.
  3. Watch whether the result cell changes.
  4. If needed, press Enter or switch cells to confirm the updated result.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The result updates when referenced data changes.
  • Next actions: You can continue building more spreadsheet analysis formulas.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you edit a cell outside the referenced range, the result will not change.