Use the PMT function in WPS with 3 how-to topics that you can start right away; 3 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert PMT from the Insert Function dialog | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the PMT formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review PMT syntax and parameter details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert PMT from the Insert Function dialog
Entry point: 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 PMT in the Insert Function dialog.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
- Click OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- The selected cell shows a PMT calculation result.
- When you select the cell again, the formula is visible in the formula bar.
Tips While Using
- Parameters such as
rate,nper, andpvshould use numeric values.- Keep the interest-rate period and total number of periods aligned, such as monthly rate with total months.
2. Type the PMT formula directly in a cell
Entry point: Cell → Formula bar
- Select the target cell.
- Type
=PMT(...)directly in the cell or formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If needed, review the on-screen hint after typing
=PMT(.
Success Criteria
- The cell returns a calculation result.
- The full PMT formula remains visible in the formula bar.
Tips While Using
- Use English commas as parameter separators.
- If the result direction is opposite to what you expect, check the sign used for the present value.
3. Review PMT syntax and parameter details
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for PMT.
- Select the function and review the syntax:
PMT(rate, nper, pv, [fv], [type]). - Check the parameter descriptions before completing the formula.
Success Criteria
- You can see the PMT function name, syntax structure, and parameter input area.
- You can continue setting up the formula with the parameter guidance shown in the dialog.
Tips While Using
[fv]and[type]are optional parameters and can be filled in based on your repayment model.- Confirm the interest-rate unit and payment timing before finalizing the formula.