How to Use the SUMSQ Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use SUMSQ through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the calculation.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the SUMSQ functionFree
22. Fill in function arguments with promptsFree
33. Use cross-sheet referencesFree
44. Fix result errors or recalculate manuallyFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the SUMSQ function

Entry path: Formulas tab → Formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Continue by typing SUMSQ(.
  4. Check whether the function syntax prompt appears.
  5. Keep the cursor in the argument area so you can continue entering values.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: =SUMSQ( appears in the selected cell or formula bar.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering arguments and finish the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: The target cell must be editable.

2. Fill in function arguments with prompts

Entry path: Formula bar → Function syntax prompt

  1. After SUMSQ(, enter the numbers, cells, or ranges that should be included.
  2. Use the syntax prompt to check the argument format and separators.
  3. Make sure the closing parenthesis is added.
  4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  5. Check whether the result appears in the target cell.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell shows a calculation result.
  • Next action available: You can select the formula cell again and edit the arguments.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing parentheses or separators can cause a formula error.
  • Environment note: Referenced content should be numeric values or valid cell ranges.

3. Use cross-sheet references

Entry path: Formula bar → Worksheet tabs

  1. Select the result cell and type =SUMSQ(.
  2. Switch to another worksheet that contains the source data.
  3. Select the cells or range to include.
  4. Return to the formula and confirm that the reference has been inserted.
  5. Close the parenthesis and press Enter to finish the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula includes a reference to another worksheet.
  • Next action available: When source data changes, you can observe the result update.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Selecting the wrong range after switching worksheets can create an incomplete reference.
  • Environment note: The referenced worksheet must be in the current file and accessible.

4. Fix result errors or recalculate manually

Entry path: Formula cell → Formula bar

  1. If the result shows an error, first check whether the formula starts with =.
  2. Check the parentheses, argument count, and separators.
  3. Review referenced cells for text-formatted numbers or abnormal content.
  4. If the data changed but the result did not, press F9 to recalculate manually.
  5. Confirm that the result returns to normal after the correction.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The error disappears or the result updates.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing, copying, or reusing the formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Text-formatted numbers may affect the calculation result.
  • Environment note: The spreadsheet window must be active when you use the recalculation shortcut.