Conditional formatting in WPS Spreadsheet is a powerful tool that allows you to automatically apply visual styles to cells based on specific criteria.

This feature helps you quickly identify trends, outliers, and important data without manually scanning through large datasets. This functionality makes data analysis faster and more intuitive.

To use conditional formatting, first select the range of cells you want to format. Use your mouse to select multiple adjacent cells in any shape.

Once selected, navigate to the Home tab on the ribbon at the top of the screen and locate the Conditional Formatting button. Clicking it opens a dropdown menu with several pre-defined rules such as Highlight Cell Rules, Top Bottom Rules, and Data Bars.

Highlight Cell Rules lets you format cells based on simple conditions like greater than, less than, equal to, or text that contains a specific word.

For example, if you want to highlight all sales figures above 1000 in red, choose Greater Than from the menu, enter 1000 in the input box, and select a formatting style from the color palette. All matching cells will be colored according to your selection without delay.

Similarly, you can use Text That Contains to find and format cells containing specific keywords, for instance, tagging any cell with "expired" or "late".

Top Bottom Rules is useful for identifying the highest or lowest values in a range.

You can choose to format the top 10 items, top 10 percent, bottom 5 items, or bottom 5 percent. Ideal for sales, scores, or KPI dashboards where ranking matters.

These advanced tools enhance data interpretation through visual indicators.

Data Bars display horizontal bars inside the cells proportional to the cell value, making it easy to compare magnitudes at a glance.

A gradient from cool to warm hues visually represents高低 values across your range.

Add icons such as arrows, flags, or signal lights to show trends or conditions.

For more customized scenarios, select New Rule from the Conditional Formatting menu. A custom rule window appears, letting you input formulas in familiar Excel syntax.

For instance, to highlight all cells in column B that are greater than the corresponding cell in column A, you could enter a formula like =B1>A1. Ensure your formula uses relative references so it applies correctly across the selected range.

After entering the formula, click Format to choose font, border, and fill styles, then confirm to apply the rule. Adjust font style, outline, and cell shading to match your needs.

You can manage all your conditional formatting rules by clicking Manage Rules in the same dropdown menu. View and reorganize your formatting rules in a centralized control panel.

Keep in mind that rules are applied in sequence, so the position of a rule can affect the final appearance if multiple rules overlap.

Remember to test your formatting with sample data to ensure it behaves as expected. Conditional formatting updates dynamically, so any changes to the underlying data will automatically trigger the formatting rules.

This makes it ideal for real time dashboards or live reports. Essential for creating interactive reports that update without manual intervention.

By mastering conditional formatting in WPS Spreadsheet, you transform raw numbers into visually intuitive information that enhances analysis and decision making. Conditional formatting turns monotone spreadsheets into dynamic, insight-driven tools