WPS AVERAGEIFS is a multi-criteria average function for multi-dimensional tables; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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 AVERAGEIFS function in WPS helps with spreadsheet-style multi-criteria average calculations inside a multi-dimensional table formula field on Windows. You can enter it directly in the formula editor, combine it with other functions, and use it to keep calculated results updated as records change.
Core tasks include:
- Create a formula field and call AVERAGEIFS.
- Set the target range and criteria in the required parameter order.
- Review results after records update automatically.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Internet access is recommended for installation and account-related features; local formula editing does not require a constant connection |
| Other | You need access to the multi-dimensional table and permission to edit fields |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter a multi-dimensional table, and confirm that you can add a Formula field |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Use AVERAGEIFS in a formula field inside a multi-dimensional table to calculate averages with multiple conditions and combine it with other functions. | Excel provides the AVERAGEIFS function to average cells that meet multiple criteria. | Google Sheets provides the AVERAGEIFS function to return the average of a range based on multiple criteria. | Notion provides database formulas and functions such as mean(), which can be combined with properties and filters for similar calculations, but not as cell-based spreadsheet formulas. | Acrobat Desktop Help focuses on PDF workflows and does not provide a native spreadsheet AVERAGEIFS equivalent. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It fits multi-dimensional table field calculations directly and refreshes results automatically when records change. | Compared with WPS: It offers the same type of function, mainly in worksheet-based spreadsheet workflows. | Compared with WPS: It offers the same type of function, mainly in online spreadsheet range calculations. | Compared with WPS: Similar logic usually requires database formula combinations, and the formula model is different from spreadsheet cell formulas. | Compared with WPS: It does not provide a same-component native spreadsheet function workflow and focuses on PDF tasks instead. |
| Official Source | — | AVERAGEIFS function in Excel | AVERAGEIFS in Google Sheets | Notion formula syntax and functions | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is calculating averages with multiple conditions inside a multi-dimensional table, WPS provides a workflow that stays close to field-based table calculations. Excel and Google Sheets also provide direct AVERAGEIFS support, while Notion and Adobe are better aligned with database or PDF-focused workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Average filtered sales data | Operations teams, sales teams | Need to calculate average performance with multiple conditions | Use AVERAGEIFS in a formula field to average the target range |
| 2 | Analyze project record quality | Project managers, analysts | Need average scores by status, owner, or other conditions | Set multiple criteria in the function and return the average result |
| 3 | Keep imported data calculations updated | Data maintenance staff | Manual recalculation after updates takes time | Formula fields refresh results automatically after data changes |
Membership & Benefits
All 3 tasks in this guide are available without membership; if you also need broader premium benefits, you can review WPS plans and subscription options.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use AVERAGEIFS in formula fields | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced PDF, template, and AI benefits | Some features are available as listed on the pricing page | More extended benefits are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher storage options are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need AVERAGEIFS and other basic formula tasks in multi-dimensional tables | Free | The feature content shows no membership restriction for this function |
| You also need broader PDF, template, or AI-related benefits | WPS Premium | Premium plans can be combined with the additional benefits listed on the pricing page |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page