STDEVA in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What should I do if STDEVA shows an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with = . Check whether the parentheses are complete and the argument separators are correct. Make sure the function name is spelled STDEVA . Press Enter again after making corrections.

Q: How can I view the parameter guidance for STDEVA?

Select a cell and type =STDEVA( . Check the syntax prompt that appears in the interface. Use the prompt to confirm the argument range or order, then continue entering the formula.

When using STDEVA, the most common questions fall into 3 areas: input errors, function meaning, and unexpected results.

FAQ

What should I do if STDEVA shows an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with =.
Check whether the parentheses are complete and the argument separators are correct.
Make sure the function name is spelled STDEVA.
Press Enter again after making corrections.

How can I view the parameter guidance for STDEVA?

Select a cell and type =STDEVA(.
Check the syntax prompt that appears in the interface.
Use the prompt to confirm the argument range or order, then continue entering the formula.

Why is the STDEVA result different from what I expected?

Check whether the referenced range contains text values.
Confirm that you are using STDEVA, because this function treats text values as 0.
Check whether the reference range is incorrect or missing cells.
Review the result again after adjusting the data or formula.

Glossary

Term	Definition
STDEVA	A function that calculates standard deviation for a sample and treats text values as 0.
Standard deviation	A measure of how spread out a set of values is around the average.
Cross-worksheet reference	A way to reference cells or ranges from another worksheet in the current formula.