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

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use STDEV.S through 3 how-to topics: enter the STDEV.S function, use range or cross-sheet references, and check results after recalculation; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the STDEV.S function and complete a calculationFree
22. Use a cell range or cross-worksheet referenceFree
33. Check results and recalculate after data changesFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the STDEV.S function and complete a calculation

Entry point: Formulas tab → Formula bar

  1. Open Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to display the result.
  2. Type = to start the formula.
  3. Type STDEV.S( and review the function name and syntax prompt.
  4. Enter the sample data arguments or cell references.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter to show the result in the current cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell displays a calculation result.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing the formula, copy the formula, or save the file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Forgetting to type = or leaving parentheses unclosed will affect the calculation.
  • Environment note: Arguments should be valid numbers or ranges that contain numbers.

2. Use a cell range or cross-worksheet reference

Entry point: Formulas tab → Formula bar

  1. Select the result cell and type =STDEV.S(.
  2. Select the sample range on the current worksheet, or enter the range reference manually.
  3. If you need a cross-worksheet reference, switch to the target worksheet and select the required cell or range.
  4. Confirm that the arguments are complete, then type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula bar shows the range reference or cross-worksheet reference.
  • What you can do next: After changing the source data, you can continue reviewing result changes.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An incomplete reference range can make the result different from what you expect.
  • Environment note: For cross-worksheet references, confirm that the worksheet name and reference position are correct.

3. Check results and recalculate after data changes

Entry point: Result cell / source data range

  1. Review the completed STDEV.S result cell.
  2. Modify the sample data used in the calculation.
  3. Check whether the result cell updates automatically.
  4. If needed, select the formula cell again and confirm that the arguments are correct.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: After the sample data changes, the result cell updates accordingly.
  • What you can do next: You can continue adjusting data, copy the formula, or use the result for later analysis.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Entering text in the sample range may affect the result or trigger an error.
  • Environment note: If the workbook has complex references, review the argument range step by step.