DOLLARFR in WPS is a financial function in WPS Spreadsheets that converts a decimal dollar price to a fractional dollar price; 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 How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership limit | None for this function | You can use the function directly in WPS Spreadsheets |
| Version note | No specific version limit listed | Using the latest WPS Office version is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
DOLLARFR is a financial function in WPS Spreadsheets for converting a decimal dollar price into a fractional dollar price. It is useful for bond quotes, note pricing, and other worksheet data that needs fractional price notation.
This feature page focuses on three practical tasks:
- Insert DOLLARFR from the Insert Function dialog.
- Type
=DOLLARFR(...)directly in a cell or in the formula bar. - Review the syntax
DOLLARFR(decimal_dollar, fraction)and parameter details before entering the formula.
It is suitable for finance worksheets, classroom demonstrations, formula entry practice, and quick checks before filling formulas across a range.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest WPS Office version is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local formula entry; internet access is needed for online help or account services |
| Other | You need access to WPS Spreadsheets and an editable worksheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office, then open WPS Spreadsheets to use DOLLARFR |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets, select any cell, and type =DOLLARFR( or search for DOLLARFR in Insert Function |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheets lets you enter DOLLARFR directly in a worksheet cell and review parameters through the Insert Function dialog. | Microsoft Word officially supports formulas in table cells through the Formula command, but this is a document-table formula workflow rather than a spreadsheet financial function workflow. | Google Sheets officially presents spreadsheet formulas, data analysis, and AI-assisted formula creation in its product materials. | Notion formulas are designed for database properties, built-ins, and functions rather than traditional spreadsheet cell formulas. | Adobe Acrobat supports calculated fields in PDF forms for form-based calculations rather than worksheet financial functions. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: direct worksheet-based financial function entry for spreadsheet work; Advantage: both dialog-based insertion and direct formula typing are available for quick checking and entry. | Compared with WPS: formula support is centered on Word table calculations, so the workflow is less aligned with spreadsheet financial function entry. | Compared with WPS: it offers strong cloud collaboration and formula support, but its official product page emphasizes collaborative spreadsheets and AI assistance more than a single financial function entry path. | Compared with WPS: it is more suitable for database property calculations and workflow logic than spreadsheet-style financial function entry in cells. | Compared with WPS: it is more suitable for PDF form field calculations and rule setup than routine spreadsheet financial calculations. |
| Official Source | — | Use a formula in a Word table | Google Sheets product page | Intro to formulas | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is entering and checking a financial worksheet function on Windows, WPS provides a workflow that stays close to spreadsheet use. The other products also support formulas or calculations, but their official workflows focus more on document tables, cloud spreadsheets, database properties, or PDF forms.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How DOLLARFR helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bond quote conversion | Finance staff | Decimal prices need to be shown in fractional form | Enter DOLLARFR in a worksheet cell to convert the value |
| 2 | Formula teaching | Teachers and students | The syntax and result need to be shown quickly | Use Insert Function to review syntax and complete the entry |
| 3 | Template worksheet entry | Office users | A function needs to be added to an existing sheet quickly | Type =DOLLARFR(...) directly in the cell or formula bar |
| 4 | Pre-fill formula checking | Data organizers | Parameter format needs to be confirmed before filling down | Review syntax and parameter details first |
| 5 | Error troubleshooting | New users | The result looks wrong or an error appears | Check parameter types, separators, and references |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| DOLLARFR function entry and calculation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| PDF features | Basic access | More complete PDF tools |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| AI tools | Limited access for some tools | More usage allowance in some plans |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need DOLLARFR and regular spreadsheet functions | Free | The function itself is available directly for daily worksheet use and learning |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or template benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also work with documents, PDFs, and files across devices |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- You can compare free and paid plans on the purchase page before choosing a plan.
Source: WPS Office pricing page