How to Use the SUMIF Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the SUMIF function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and go to the worksheet where you want the result.
2. Select the target cell that should display the total.
3. Type = to begin the formula.
4. Continue with SUMIF(.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell enters formula-editing mode.
• Next action available: You can continue entering function arguments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.

2. Review syntax prompts and fill in arguments

Entry point: Formula bar → function syntax prompt

1. After entering SUMIF(, review the syntax prompt that appears.
2. Fill in the criteria range, condition, and value range in order.
3. Check that brackets, commas, and references are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell displays a calculated result.
• Next action available: You can click the cell again to review the full formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the argument order is wrong, the result may be incorrect.
• Environment note: Different data types need the right condition format, such as quotation marks for text criteria.

3. Use cross-sheet references

Entry point: Formula bar → worksheet range selection

1. In the SUMIF arguments, start by entering the worksheet name you want to reference.
2. Switch to that worksheet and select the criteria range or sum range.
3. Return to the result cell and check that the reference format is correct.
4. Press Enter to finish the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula shows a cross-sheet reference.
• Next action available: You can change source-sheet data and observe the updated result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: An incomplete sheet name or range reference can cause a formula error.

4. Check and refresh the result

Entry point: Result cell → recalculation

1. Review whether the SUMIF result matches your expectation.
2. Check whether referenced cells contain text-formatted numbers or error values.
3. Edit the source data and see whether the result updates.
4. If needed, use recalculation to refresh the result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result cell shows the updated value.
• Next action available: You can copy the formula or adjust the condition.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Inconsistent data formats can affect the sum result.