How to Use the COUNTIF Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use COUNTIF through 3 how-to topics: enter the COUNTIF formula, set the parameter format, and review and reuse the result; 3 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Enter the COUNTIF formulaFree
22. Set the COUNTIF parameter formatFree
33. Review and reuse the COUNTIF resultFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the COUNTIF formula

Entry point: Open a WPS Spreadsheet worksheet and type the formula in the target result cell

  1. Open the worksheet that contains the data you want to count.
  2. Click the cell where you want the result to appear.
  3. Type an equals sign and then enter COUNTIF.
  4. Type the opening parenthesis to prepare for the range and criterion.
  5. Complete the formula and press Enter.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell enters formula editing mode or shows a calculated result.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the range or criterion, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: A misspelled function name can prevent the formula from calculating correctly.
  • Environment note: The formula must be entered in a spreadsheet cell, not in a text box or unrelated field.

2. Set the COUNTIF parameter format

Entry point: Fill in the function arguments while editing the formula

  1. Enter the range you want to count first.
  2. Use a comma to separate the arguments.
  3. Enter the criterion, such as text, a number, or a comparison expression.
  4. Check that the parentheses are complete.
  5. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

A basic example is:

=COUNTIF(A1:A10,"Completed")

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell returns a count result.
  • Next action available: You can change the criterion and watch the result update with the data.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Text criteria usually need to be enclosed in quotation marks.
  • Environment note: COUNTIF is for single-condition counting; for multiple conditions, use another function when needed.

3. Review and reuse the COUNTIF result

Entry point: Use the result cell after the formula has been calculated

  1. Review the count returned by COUNTIF.
  2. Check whether the range and criterion match your intended calculation.
  3. If you need the same logic elsewhere, drag the fill handle or copy the formula.
  4. Check again after the source data changes to confirm the result updates as expected.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell shows a numeric count.
  • Next action available: You can copy the formula to other cells or combine it with functions such as IF or COUNTIFS.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: After copying the formula, the referenced range may shift with the new position, so adjust references when needed.
  • Environment note: When the source data changes, the result is recalculated accordingly.