How to Use the STDEVP Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This how-to guide includes 4 topics for using STDEVP, including entering the function, using a cell range, referencing another worksheet, and fixing calculation errors; 4 topics are free and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the STDEVP functionFree
22. Use a cell range to calculate population standard deviationFree
33. Reference data from another worksheetFree
44. Check and fix calculation errorsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the STDEVP function

Entry point: Formula tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start the formula.
  3. Type STDEVP(.
  4. Enter the required arguments and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The target cell shows a calculated result.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing arguments, copy the formula, or fill it down.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses or separators can cause a formula error.
  • Environment note: You need to enter the formula in an editable worksheet cell.

2. Use a cell range to calculate population standard deviation

Entry point: Result cell → formula bar

  1. Select the result cell.
  2. Type =STDEVP(A2:A10) or replace the range with your actual data range.
  3. Press Enter to calculate.
  4. If the data changes, check whether the result updates.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell returns the population standard deviation for the selected range.
  • What you can do next: You can change the referenced range and calculate again.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Referencing too many blank cells or the wrong range can produce an unexpected result.
  • Environment note: Confirm that the selected range belongs to the same statistical scope.

3. Reference data from another worksheet

Entry point: Result cell → formula bar

  1. In the target cell, type =STDEVP(.
  2. Switch to the worksheet that contains the source data.
  3. Select the data range that you want to include.
  4. Complete the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula includes a worksheet reference and the result displays normally.
  • What you can do next: You can continue adjusting the referenced sheet or range.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An incomplete sheet name or range reference can make the formula invalid.
  • Environment note: The referenced worksheet should keep a valid data range.

4. Check and fix calculation errors

Entry point: Error cell → formula bar

  1. Check whether the formula starts with =.
  2. Check the STDEVP spelling, parentheses, and argument separators.
  3. Check whether the arguments include text that should not be part of the calculation.
  4. Correct the formula and press Enter again.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The error message disappears and the cell returns a valid result.
  • What you can do next: You can copy or reuse the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Including text or error values directly in the arguments can affect the result.
  • Environment note: If the referenced range already contains errors, fix the source data first.