WPS Deduplication Formula on Windows: Introduction

Use this guide to understand a table formula for returning non-duplicate values in WPS; it 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

This formula feature in WPS multidimensional tables helps you return non-duplicate values from a selected range inside a formula field. It is useful for data cleanup, category extraction, and formula-based result display in spreadsheet-style workflows on Windows.

Core capabilities include:

Add the formula to a formula field and return deduplicated results.
Follow the function structure to enter parameters more accurately.
Combine the formula with other functions for nested logic and result handling.

This feature is useful when you need to clean repeated records, build category lists, review imported data, or keep formula results updated as source data changes.

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	No mandatory connection is required for local formula editing; sign-in, sync, and online help require internet access
Other	You need access to a multidimensional table and permission to add or edit formula fields

Download & Installation

Before using this formula, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open a multidimensional table or a related table-based workspace.

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

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Use a multidimensional table formula field to return non-duplicate values from a target range and combine it with other functions.	Excel provides a formula that returns a list of distinct values from a list or range and supports `by_col` and `exactly_once` arguments.	Google Sheets provides a formula that returns non-duplicate rows from a source range and supports `by_column` and `exactly_once` options.	Notion formulas support list deduplication for list values, but this is part of database formulas rather than a cell-based spreadsheet function.	Acrobat can collect and export form data to spreadsheet formats, but it does not provide a spreadsheet deduplication formula.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: It fits directly into multidimensional table formula fields for deduplication and can be nested with other functions in the same field.	Compared with WPS: Excel provides fuller documentation for array-style arguments, but the workflow is centered on worksheet cells and ranges.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports deduplication controls, mainly in an online spreadsheet range workflow.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database properties and list processing instead of spreadsheet-style cell formulas.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF form collection and export rather than formula-based deduplication in tables.
Official Source	—	Excel distinct-values formula	Google Sheets distinct-values formula	Notion formula syntax	Adobe Acrobat form data

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to remove repeated values inside a multidimensional table formula field, WPS provides a direct table-based workflow on Windows. Excel and Google Sheets offer more detailed spreadsheet function references, while Notion and Adobe focus on database formulas and PDF form data workflows instead of the same table formula scenario.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this formula helps
1	Deduplicating customer lists	Sales and operations teams	Imported lists contain repeated records	Return non-duplicate values in a formula field
2	Organizing category results	Data coordinators	Categories need to be summarized quickly	Build a clean category list for later reference
3	Building nested formulas	Advanced users	One function alone is not enough for logic handling	Combine this formula with IF, AND, or other functions
4	Reviewing imported data	Team collaborators	Repeated values are hard to spot after import	Check formula results after import and compare them with source data
5	Keeping result fields dynamic	Project managers	Manual cleanup takes time after each update	Let the formula field refresh automatically when source data changes

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Using this formula in multidimensional tables	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF editing and conversion tools	Partially limited	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage and selected value-added features	Basic quota	Higher quota or more value-added features

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily use of this formula for basic table cleanup and formula work	Free	The formula is available without membership for routine formula tasks
Need broader PDF tools, advanced conversion, or more value-added services	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who need expanded office features beyond the formula itself

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Source: WPS Office pricing page