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How to Use the IPMT Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use the IPMT function in WPS on Windows with 3 how-to topics; all 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert IPMT from the Insert Function dialogFree
22. Type the IPMT formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review IPMT syntax and parameter detailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert IPMT from the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  3. Search for IPMT in the dialog box.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
  6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

  • The current cell contains the IPMT function.
  • The full formula structure is visible in the cell or formula bar.
  • The result area returns the interest value for the selected period, or waits for the remaining parameters.

Tips While Using

  • Use English commas between parameters.
  • Check the references for period number, rate, and total periods before confirming the formula.

2. Type the IPMT formula directly in a cell

Entry point: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Type =IPMT(...) directly in the cell or formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to review the syntax prompt, type =IPMT( and then press F1.

Success Criteria

  • The formula is entered and the cell returns a result.
  • The formula bar shows the =IPMT(...) formula.
  • The formula can be copied to other cells as needed.

Tips While Using

  • Before filling the formula, check whether relative and absolute references are set as expected.
  • If the result looks incorrect, confirm that the parameters are stored as numeric values.

3. Review IPMT syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  2. Type IPMT in the search box.
  3. Select the function and review the syntax: IPMT(rate, per, nper, pv, [fv], [type]).
  4. Click the help link for the function if you want more details.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the full IPMT syntax.
  • Required and optional arguments are clearly distinguishable.
  • You can continue entering the formula or checking errors with the parameter details.

Tips While Using

  • per is the target payment period and should stay within the total repayment range.
  • When optional arguments are omitted, confirm that the default calculation method matches your worksheet needs.