How to Use the TRIMMEAN Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use TRIMMEAN in WPS Sheets on Windows with 3 how-to topics; all 3 are available without membership, and you can follow the index to complete each task step by step.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Enter the TRIMMEAN functionFree
22. Complete the calculation with the correct argumentsFree
33. Fix errors and recalculate resultsFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the TRIMMEAN function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Sheets and go to the worksheet where you want to calculate the result.
  2. Select the cell where the result should appear.
  3. Type = in the cell or in the formula bar.
  4. Continue with TRIMMEAN( and review the syntax guidance if it appears.

Success Criteria

  • The selected cell is in formula entry mode.
  • The TRIMMEAN function name is shown or ready for argument entry.
  • You can continue entering the full formula and run the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Type = before entering the function name.
  • If no prompt appears, you can still enter the full formula manually.

2. Complete the calculation with the correct arguments

Entry point: Select the result cell → formula bar

  1. After TRIMMEAN(, enter the data range, such as A2:A12.
  2. Type a comma, then enter the exclusion proportion, such as 0.2.
  3. Check that the formula is complete, for example =TRIMMEAN(A2:A12,0.2).
  4. Press Enter to calculate the result.

Success Criteria

  • The cell returns a numeric result.
  • The formula bar shows the full TRIMMEAN formula.
  • The result updates when you change the range or the proportion.

Tips While Using

  • Enter the exclusion proportion as a numeric value that fits the function requirements.
  • If the data range contains unusual content, the result may differ from your expectation.

3. Fix errors and recalculate results

Entry point: Result cell → formula bar / keyboard shortcut

  1. If the result shows an error, check the parentheses, comma, and number of arguments first.
  2. Check whether the referenced range contains numeric values that can be calculated.
  3. If the worksheet may not have updated yet, press F9 to recalculate.
  4. Correct the formula and press Enter again to review the result.

Success Criteria

  • The cell returns a numeric result after the formula issue is corrected.
  • The result recalculates after the data changes.
  • There is no obvious syntax error or circular reference warning.

Tips While Using

  • Numbers stored as text can affect the calculation result.
  • If the formula structure is complex, review nested parts one section at a time.