Use the NPV function in WPS with 3 how-to topics, including 3 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index and open the section you need.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert the function from the Insert Function dialog | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review the syntax and parameter details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert the function from the Insert Function dialog
Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for NPV in the dialog box.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Click OK to insert the function.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The target cell contains an NPV formula.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.
Tips While Using
- Make sure the discount rate and cash flow arguments are numeric values.
- The order of arguments affects the result, so confirm the cash flow sequence before you finish the formula.
2. Type the formula directly in a cell
Entry path: Worksheet cell → Formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=NPV(...)directly in the cell or in the formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm the formula.
- If you want to review the parameter hint, type
=NPV(and then pressF1.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The cell shows the calculated result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
- What you can do next: You can drag the fill handle to copy the formula or continue adjusting the referenced range.
Tips While Using
- Use English commas to separate formula arguments.
- When copying the formula, check whether relative and absolute references behave as expected.
3. Review the syntax and parameter details
Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Enter NPV in the search box.
- Select the function and review the syntax:
NPV(rate, value1, [value2], ...). - Open the related help entry if you need more parameter details.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can see the NPV function name, syntax structure, and parameter area.
- What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or editing the formula.
Tips While Using
rateis the discount rate, and the remaining arguments are cash flow values.- If the result looks incorrect, first check whether an initial cash flow should be handled outside the function result.