How to Use the VAR.S Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This section includes 3 how-to topics for using VAR.S in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; all 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the VAR.S functionFree
22. Review syntax prompts and fill in argumentsFree
33. Use references and automatic recalculationFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the VAR.S function

Entry point: Formula 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 VAR.S(.
  4. Prepare to enter the values or cell range for the calculation.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The selected cell enters formula editing mode.
  • What you can do next: You can continue entering arguments and complete the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: You need to work in an editable worksheet.

2. Review syntax prompts and fill in arguments

Entry point: Formula bar → Function input prompt

  1. After typing VAR.S(, review the syntax prompt that appears.
  2. Enter the correct arguments based on the prompt.
  3. Separate multiple arguments with commas, or select a cell range directly.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell displays the calculated result.
  • What you can do next: You can select the cell again to review the full formula.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An unclosed parenthesis or incorrect argument separator can cause a formula error.
  • Environment note: Try to use data that is suitable for statistical calculation.

3. Use references and automatic recalculation

Entry point: Cell formula → Reference cells or another worksheet

  1. In the VAR.S arguments, enter a cell range or select a data range from another worksheet.
  2. Combine VAR.S with other functions if you need a nested calculation.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. Change the referenced data and check whether the result updates automatically.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The result changes when the referenced data changes.
  • What you can do next: You can copy the formula or adjust the reference range.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Selecting the wrong reference range changes the result.
  • Environment note: For cross-sheet references, make sure the target worksheet contains valid data.