XLOOKUP in WPS on Windows: Introduction

XLOOKUP in WPS on Windows is a lookup and reference function in WPS Spreadsheets; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

The XLOOKUP function in WPS helps you return matching values in a spreadsheet based on a condition. It is useful for spreadsheet lookup, data calculation, and analysis.

Core capabilities include:

Showing syntax guidance when you type XLOOKUP(.
Letting you enter the function in a cell or in the formula bar.
Supporting cross-sheet references and nested calculations.
Updating results automatically when source data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local formula editing; downloading, installing, and account actions require internet access
Other	You need to be able to open WPS spreadsheet files and edit cells

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheets, create or open a workbook, and type `=XLOOKUP(` in a cell to confirm that function guidance appears

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheets, typing `XLOOKUP(` shows syntax guidance and supports cross-sheet references, nested calculations, and live result updates.	Excel XLOOKUP searches a range or array and returns the corresponding item from the same row, with exact or approximate matching options.	Google Sheets provides XLOOKUP with lookup and result ranges, plus `match_mode` and `search_mode` options.	Notion provides database formulas and functions for property-based calculations, but not a native spreadsheet XLOOKUP experience.	Adobe Acrobat Sign provides calculated fields that update form values dynamically, but not a spreadsheet lookup function.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS combines formula-bar editing, cross-sheet references, and nested calculations in the same spreadsheet workflow for everyday lookup tasks.	Compared with WPS: Excel officially documents a full XLOOKUP syntax with multiple matching modes.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also offers XLOOKUP, with official guidance focused on web spreadsheet syntax.	Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on database property formulas rather than cell-based spreadsheet lookups.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on form calculations during signing rather than spreadsheet lookup functions.
Official Source	—	Excel XLOOKUP function	Google Sheets XLOOKUP function	Notion formula syntax	Adobe calculated fields

Overall Conclusion
For spreadsheet lookup work, WPS, Excel, and Google Sheets all provide comparable XLOOKUP-style workflows. Notion and Adobe are better viewed as adjacent tools for database formulas or form calculations rather than direct spreadsheet equivalents.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main pain point	How XLOOKUP helps
1	Product price matching	Sales and operations teams	Returning the right price from a price list	Use XLOOKUP to match a product ID and return the price
2	Employee record lookup	HR and admin teams	Finding names or departments by employee ID	Use XLOOKUP to map IDs to related fields
3	Cross-sheet references	Finance and analysts	Data is stored across multiple worksheets	Use XLOOKUP with references from another sheet
4	Combined formula analysis	Advanced spreadsheet users	One function is not enough for a full calculation	Nest XLOOKUP with other functions
5	Dynamic report maintenance	Daily report owners	Results need to stay in sync with changing source data	Let formulas recalculate automatically

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic spreadsheet editing and function entry	✅	✅
Advanced PDF tools	Limited	More available
Templates and cloud storage	Basic quota	Higher quota and more benefits
AI tools	Some limits apply	More related capabilities available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet lookup and basic data work	Free	The core spreadsheet workflow needed for XLOOKUP is available directly
Users who also need more PDF, template, cloud storage, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better suited to broader office needs beyond basic spreadsheet lookup

WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium