This guide introduces the COUPNUM function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, including 3 core tasks; 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
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
COUPNUM is a built-in financial function in WPS Spreadsheet. It returns the number of coupon payments payable between the settlement date and the maturity date.
Core tasks include:
- Insert COUPNUM from the Insert Function dialog box.
- Enter
=COUPNUM(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar. - Review the syntax
COUPNUM(settlement, maturity, frequency, [basis])and its arguments.
This function is useful for bond coupon period calculations, financial models, and spreadsheet formula review.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for complete formula and help support |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local formula entry and calculation; internet access is needed for downloads or online help |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet, then confirm that the Insert Function button is available on the Formulas tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the COUPNUM financial function. You can insert it from the Insert Function dialog box or type it directly, and you can review its syntax and arguments. | Provides the COUPNUM function to return the number of coupon payments between the settlement date and the maturity date. | Provides the COUPNUM function to calculate the number of coupon payments between the settlement date and the maturity date. | Notion formulas are designed mainly for database property calculations and do not provide the spreadsheet COUPNUM financial function. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF and form workflows and does not provide the spreadsheet COUPNUM financial function. |
| Official Source | — | COUPNUM function | COUPNUM | Formula syntax & functions | Adobe Acrobat overview |
Advantage: WPS supports both dialog-based insertion and direct formula entry in a spreadsheet workflow, with a clear path to review function arguments.
Overall Conclusion
WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all cover spreadsheet financial function scenarios. If you want to calculate coupon periods in WPS Spreadsheet and review arguments through the Insert Function dialog box, WPS fits well into a standard spreadsheet editing workflow. Notion and Adobe are better suited to their own database collaboration or PDF-focused use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How COUPNUM helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bond coupon period calculation | Finance staff | Quickly confirm the number of coupon payments between settlement and maturity | Enter the COUPNUM formula in a cell to calculate the result |
| 2 | Financial model building | Analysts | Reuse coupon period results in a model | Insert the function or copy the formula across cells |
| 3 | Formula learning and training | Spreadsheet beginners | Understand arguments and input methods | Review syntax and argument details in the Insert Function dialog box |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use the COUPNUM function | Available | Available |
| Insert the formula from the Insert Function dialog box | Available | Available |
| Review function arguments | Available | Available |
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet calculation and formula learning | Free | This function is available without membership, so you can use COUPNUM and its related entry methods directly |
| Users who need more office value-added features | WPS Premium | If you also need other membership-related office features, you can choose a plan based on your work needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page