How to Use the STDEVA Function in WPS on Windows

Use STDEVA with 4 how-to topics, including entering the function, checking syntax prompts, using cross-worksheet references, and checking automatic recalculation.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the STDEVA function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want to show the result.
2. Type = to start the formula.
3. Type STDEVA(.
4. Enter the arguments or cell range to include in the calculation.
5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell shows a calculated result.
• You can continue: You can keep editing the formula or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Start the formula with =.
• Keep argument separators correct and make sure parentheses are paired.

2. Check function syntax prompts

Entry point: Formula bar or cell input area

1. Select a blank cell.
2. Type =STDEVA(.
3. Check the syntax prompt that appears near the input area.
4. Follow the prompt to complete the arguments.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A function syntax prompt appears near the input area.
• You can continue: You can complete the arguments and finish the calculation.

Tips While Using

• Syntax prompts help confirm argument order and input format.
• If no prompt appears, re-enter the function name and check the spelling.

3. Use cross-worksheet references

Entry point: Formula bar → worksheet tabs

1. In the result cell, type =STDEVA(.
2. Switch to another worksheet that contains the source data.
3. Select the cells or range to include in the calculation.
4. Return to the current formula and confirm the reference is correct.
5. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula includes a reference to another worksheet.
• You can continue: After editing the source worksheet data, you can keep checking the result.

Tips While Using

• Confirm the source data range before creating the reference.
• After adding a cross-worksheet reference, you can edit the formula again to review the range.

4. Check automatic recalculation

Entry point: A result cell that already contains STDEVA

1. First complete the STDEVA formula.
2. Change one or more values in the referenced range.
3. Watch the value in the result cell.
4. If needed, continue adjusting the sample data to compare results.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result cell updates when the data changes.
• You can continue: You can keep adjusting sample data and comparing results.

Tips While Using

• If the result does not update, check whether the formula reference range is correct.
• When the data includes text, STDEVA calculates it according to its function rules.