How to Use the YIELD Function in WPS on Windows

Use the YIELD function in WPS through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index to enter formulas, review syntax, and verify results.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter YIELD from the Insert Function dialog

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar

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 Formula tab.
3. Search for YIELD in the dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
6. Click OK to insert the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell now contains a YIELD formula.
• What you can do next: You can edit parameters, copy the formula, or review the calculated result.

Tips While Using

• Separate arguments with commas.
• Dates, prices, and rates should use proper data formats to avoid errors caused by text values.

2. Type the YIELD formula directly in a cell

Entry point: A target cell or the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =YIELD(...) directly in the cell or formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review parameter guidance, type =YIELD( and then press F1 to view syntax help.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculated result, and the full formula remains visible in the formula bar.
• What you can do next: You can drag the fill handle to copy the formula or continue editing cell references.

Tips While Using

• If the result shows an error value, first check parameter types, references, and separators.
• When copying formulas in bulk, confirm that relative and absolute references behave as expected.

3. Check YIELD syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Type YIELD in the search box.
3. Select the function and review the syntax: YIELD(settlement, maturity, rate, pr, redemption, frequency, [basis]).
4. Click the help link for the function to review more details.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax structure, and parameter input area.
• What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet to continue entering the formula or adjust parameters after reviewing the help information.

Tips While Using

• basis is optional, so confirm whether you need to specify a day-count basis before entering it.
• If the result does not match expectations, check the argument order first.