AMORLINC in WPS is a spreadsheet financial function that returns the depreciation for each accounting period; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
AMORLINC is a built-in financial function in WPS Spreadsheet for calculating depreciation for each accounting period. You can insert it from the Insert Function dialog box, type it directly in a worksheet cell or the formula bar, and review its syntax before completing your formula.
Core tasks include:
- Insert AMORLINC from the Insert Function dialog box.
- Type
=AMORLINC(...)directly in a cell or the formula bar. - Review the syntax
AMORLINC(cost, date_purchased, first_period, salvage, period, rate, [basis])and its parameter structure.
Typical use cases include fixed-asset depreciation worksheets, finance models, and accounting-period calculations.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula entry and calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and online help |
| Other | WPS Office should be installed and WPS Spreadsheet should open normally |
Download & Installation
Before using the AMORLINC function, install the Windows version of WPS Office with Spreadsheet support.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, create or open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the Insert Function entry is available on the Formulas tab |
Installation steps:
- Open the WPS Office download page.
- Choose the Windows download option.
- Run the installer after the download finishes.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation and launch WPS Office.
Source: WPS Office Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet provides the AMORLINC function and supports inserting it from the function dialog, typing it directly in a cell, and reviewing its syntax in the formula workflow | Microsoft Excel provides the AMORLINC function, including syntax, arguments, basis options, and examples for accounting-period depreciation | Google Sheets provides the AMORLINC function with syntax, argument notes, day-count options, and sample formulas | Notion provides database formulas and formula syntax documentation for calculations based on properties, but not a spreadsheet AMORLINC function | Adobe Acrobat Sign provides calculated fields for form expressions and formatting, but not spreadsheet-style depreciation functions |
| Official Source | — | AMORLINC function | AMORLINC function | Intro to formulas | Add calculated fields to a form |
Advantage: It fits directly into a worksheet-based formula workflow for depreciation calculations in WPS Spreadsheet
Overall Conclusion
If your work centers on spreadsheet depreciation formulas, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide official AMORLINC support. Notion is more suitable for database-property formulas, while Adobe is oriented toward form-field calculations. For worksheet-based formula entry and depreciation calculations, WPS aligns well with everyday spreadsheet workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How AMORLINC Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fixed-asset depreciation entry | Finance staff | Enter depreciation formulas by accounting period | Insert AMORLINC from the Insert Function dialog box |
| 2 | Reusable finance templates | Spreadsheet users | Copy depreciation formulas across multiple rows | Type =AMORLINC(...) directly and fill down |
| 3 | Learning function parameters | New users | Understand syntax order and optional arguments | Review the syntax and parameter details before use |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation features | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | Expanded access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | May be limited depending on the feature | More advanced capabilities are included |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need AMORLINC and other standard spreadsheet functions | Free | The function itself is available without membership and works for routine spreadsheet calculations |
| You also need broader PDF, template, and cloud-storage benefits | WPS Premium | A paid plan is more suitable when your workflow extends beyond standard spreadsheet use |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Get WPS Premium
- To review current plans and included benefits, visit the official WPS pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page