FILTER in WPS on Windows: Introduction

FILTER in WPS on Windows is a formula feature used to return records that match specified conditions; 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	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

FILTER is a commonly used formula function in WPS multidimensional tables for spreadsheet-style data filtering. It is used to return records that meet specified conditions from a data range. You can use it in a formula field and combine it with other functions for data cleanup, conditional extraction, and linked results.

Core tasks include:

Create a formula field and use FILTER to return filtered results.
Set up filtering conditions with the required parameter structure.
Enter an example formula and review how results update with source data changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	Local formula editing does not require a constant connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access
Other	You need access to the multidimensional table and permission to edit fields and enter formulas

Download & Installation

Before using FILTER, install the WPS Office desktop app for Windows and confirm that you can open the relevant multidimensional table workspace.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open a multidimensional table, and confirm that you can add a formula field and enter FILTER

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Use FILTER in a formula field inside a multidimensional table to return records that match conditions and combine it with other functions.	Excel FILTER filters an array or range by Boolean criteria and returns dynamic array results.	Google Sheets FILTER returns rows or columns that meet specified conditions and supports multiple condition arguments.	Notion formulas support list `filter()` operations for database properties, but this is not a cell-based spreadsheet function.	Adobe documentation mainly describes filtering data during export and reporting workflows rather than a comparable spreadsheet FILTER function.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: available directly in multidimensional table formula fields; Advantage: suitable for record-based filtering and linked calculations inside the table.	Compared with WPS: Excel focuses on worksheet arrays and spilled results.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports conditional filtering, mainly for online spreadsheet ranges.	Compared with WPS: Notion `filter()` is oriented to database list processing instead of spreadsheet-style formula cells.	Compared with WPS: Adobe does not provide a comparable spreadsheet formula entry for FILTER and focuses more on export-time filtering.
Official Source	—	Excel FILTER function	Google Sheets FILTER function	Notion formula syntax	Adobe data export filters

Overall Conclusion
WPS FILTER is well suited to record-based filtering and formula-driven updates inside multidimensional tables. If your work centers on database-style workspace management, Notion serves a different model. If you mainly work with traditional spreadsheet ranges, Excel and Google Sheets provide similar filtering functions.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Pain Point	Solution
1	Class list filtering	Teachers and academic staff	Need to extract records for a specific class from a master table	Use FILTER in a formula field to return records by class condition
2	Award list organization	Administrative and event staff	Need to filter records by award status	Set a condition field and use FILTER to return matching data
3	Linked result display	Project managers	Manual updates are inefficient when source data changes	Let FILTER results refresh with source data changes
4	Combined formula analysis	Data coordinators	A single function may not be enough for more complex filtering	Combine FILTER with other functions in nested formulas
5	Learning formula basics	New users	The parameter structure and input method are not clear	Use the formula field, parameter format, and examples to build the formula step by step

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic FILTER usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Formula field editing in multidimensional tables	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF tools, more templates, and extended office benefits	Some capabilities are limited	More advanced benefits are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Use FILTER for everyday filtering in multidimensional tables	Free	The current feature information shows no membership restriction for this function
Need broader PDF, template, or extended office benefits at the same time	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want more advanced office benefits in one plan

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