MINIFS in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS MINIFS is a conditional minimum function for multidimensional spreadsheets on Windows; 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
Version limits	None stated	Available in WPS multidimensional spreadsheets

About This Feature

Overview

MINIFS is a formula function in WPS Office on Windows for multidimensional spreadsheets. It returns the minimum value that matches specified criteria. You can use it in a formula field, combine it with other functions, and follow the parameter format and examples to complete conditional calculations for data analysis, filtered summaries, and ongoing table updates.

Core tasks include:

Enter a MINIFS formula in a formula field and calculate the result.
Set the target range and criteria with the function parameter format.
Use an example formula to complete a conditional minimum calculation.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local editing and formula calculation; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access
Other	You need access to a multidimensional spreadsheet and permission to add or edit formula fields

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open a multidimensional spreadsheet, and confirm that you can add a Formula field and enter MINIFS

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Use MINIFS in a formula field in a multidimensional spreadsheet to return the minimum value that matches conditions, and combine it with other functions.	Excel provides the MINIFS function to return the minimum value that matches a set of criteria, and its documentation notes that min_range and each criteria_range must have the same shape.	Google Sheets provides MINIFS to return the minimum value in a range filtered by criteria.	Notion provides database formula syntax with functions such as min and ifs, but it does not present a native spreadsheet-style MINIFS workflow.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form field calculations rather than spreadsheet-style conditional minimum functions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can complete conditional minimum calculations directly in a formula field inside a multidimensional spreadsheet. Distinct: It supports nested use with other functions for ongoing in-table calculations.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a comparable MINIFS function, with usage centered on worksheet formulas and documented range-shape requirements.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also offers a comparable MINIFS function for online spreadsheet workflows.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward database property formulas rather than a native spreadsheet MINIFS entry point.	Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF form calculations, not a spreadsheet function workflow at the same level.
Official Source	—	MINIFS function in Excel	MINIFS in Google Sheets	Formula syntax and functions in Notion	Form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: If your main task is returning the minimum value under one or more conditions inside a table, WPS provides a workflow that stays close to formula-field editing and ongoing table calculations. Excel and Google Sheets offer comparable MINIFS functions, while Notion and Adobe are better aligned with adjacent database-formula or PDF-form scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How MINIFS Helps
1	Filtered sales minimums	Operations teams and sales analysts	Find the lowest transaction value under multiple conditions	Use MINIFS in a formula field to return the minimum value that matches the criteria
2	Automatic project summaries	Project managers and team leads	Reduce repeated manual checks after data updates	Keep a formula field updated as source data changes
3	Multi-condition data checks	Data coordinators	Verify the smallest value in a selected record group	Set the target range and criteria, then return the result directly
4	Formula learning and training	Students and trainers	Learn how conditional functions are written	Follow the function description and examples for practice
5	Dashboard support calculations	Spreadsheet maintainers	Embed conditional results into an existing table structure	Combine MINIFS with other functions for continuous calculations

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
MINIFS function usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Formula field calculations in multidimensional spreadsheets	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional membership benefits	Depends on the current account benefits shown in WPS	More benefits may be available depending on the subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You mainly need MINIFS for daily conditional calculations	Free	The feature information shows no membership restriction for this function
You also want broader value-added benefits across WPS features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you want additional subscription benefits in one account

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium