How to Use the SUMPRODUCT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use SUMPRODUCT through 4 practical topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps to enter, verify, and adjust the formula.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the SUMPRODUCT functionFree
22. Fill in the function argumentsFree
33. Use cross-sheet references or nested calculationsFree
44. Check the result and trigger recalculationFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the SUMPRODUCT function

Entry point: Formula bar or target cell

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = to start formula entry.
  3. Continue by typing SUMPRODUCT(.
  4. Check the function hint area to confirm that the argument entry view is active.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: =SUMPRODUCT( appears in the cell or formula bar.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering ranges, arrays, or nested functions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: If the cell is not in edit mode, double-click the cell or use the formula bar first.

2. Fill in the function arguments

Entry point: Function hint area and formula bar

  1. After SUMPRODUCT(, enter the first array or range.
  2. Type a comma, then enter the second array or range.
  3. Check that the argument count and referenced ranges match the expected structure.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell returns a calculated value instead of an error.
  • Next action available: You can select the cell again to review or edit the full formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the referenced ranges do not match in shape, the result may return an error or an unexpected value.
  • Environment note: Keep data types in referenced ranges suitable for calculation whenever possible.

3. Use cross-sheet references or nested calculations

Entry point: Formula bar

  1. While editing SUMPRODUCT, switch to another worksheet and select the range you want to reference.
  2. Return to the formula and confirm that the reference address has been inserted.
  3. If needed, add nested functions or conditional expressions inside the arguments.
  4. Press Enter to complete the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula includes a cross-sheet reference or nested expression.
  • Next action available: When referenced data changes, the result can update with it.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Selecting the wrong range on another sheet directly affects the result.
  • Environment note: The referenced worksheet should keep a valid data range.

4. Check the result and trigger recalculation

Entry point: Result cell

  1. Review whether the SUMPRODUCT result matches your expectation.
  2. If the result looks wrong, check parentheses, commas, and referenced ranges.
  3. Check whether referenced cells contain numbers stored as text or circular references.
  4. Press F9 when you need to trigger recalculation manually.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell shows the expected numeric value.
  • Next action available: After changing source data, you can verify the updated result again.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Numbers stored as text can affect calculation results.
  • Environment note: In complex worksheets, circular references may need to be resolved first.