DEVSQ
Supported, behaves as documentedCategory: Statistical · Last tested 2026-08-06
Real, executed compatibility results for the DEVSQ function across Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc — verified by actually running it. Syntax and links to each vendor’s official documentation are below.
Support matrix
| Engine | Documented | Live-tested | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| Google Sheets | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| LibreOffice Calc | Yes | Yes (25.8.7.3, 2026-08-06) | Supported, behaves as documented |
Executed test cases
LibreOffice Calc 25.8.7.3 (tested 2026-08-06)
| Formula | Description | Result | Expected | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| =DEVSQ(2,4,6) | Sum of squared deviations from the mean (4): 4 + 0 + 4 = 8 | 8 | 8 | Matched |
| =DEVSQ(A1:A5) | Sum of squared deviations of 1..5 from their mean of 3 | 10 | 10 | Matched |
| =DEVSQ(5,5,5) | Identical values have zero deviation | 0 | 0 | Matched |
Docs & syntax
- Excel: official documentation
- Google Sheets: official documentation
- LibreOffice Calc: official documentation