ACCRINTM in WPS on Windows: Introduction

ACCRINTM is a financial function in WPS Spreadsheet for accrued interest calculations in maturity-based security scenarios; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All topics in this guide are available directly
Version limits	None	Supported in WPS Spreadsheet across versions
Membership limits	None	The function can be used directly

About This Feature

Overview

ACCRINTM is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheet for calculation and analysis. When you start entering the function, WPS can show syntax prompts to help you complete the formula. Common ways to use this function include entering it quickly, filling in arguments with syntax guidance, using it in cross-sheet references or nested formulas, and checking recalculated results after data changes.

Core capabilities include:

Quick function entry: Type = and then ACCRINTM( in a cell or in the formula bar to start editing.
Flexible arguments: Fill in arguments for different calculation scenarios and use syntax prompts to review the required format.
Support for complex references: Use the function in cross-sheet references and nested calculations.
Real-time updates: Results recalculate automatically after related data changes, and manual recalculation is also available when needed.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; the function is supported in WPS Spreadsheet across versions
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit formulas in cells

Download & Installation

Before using ACCRINTM, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open WPS Spreadsheet.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open WPS Spreadsheet, and type `=ACCRINTM(` in a cell to confirm the formula entry flow is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Enter `ACCRINTM(` directly in WPS Spreadsheet and use syntax prompts, cross-sheet references, nested calculations, and automatic recalculation.	Microsoft Word supports formulas in table cells and lets users update results automatically when the document opens or manually with F9, but the workflow is centered on document tables.	Google Sheets supports formulas for spreadsheet calculations and analysis, with official learning resources for editing, collaboration, and data work.	Notion formulas work on database properties, built-ins, and functions, and are designed for database-style records rather than spreadsheet cells.	Adobe Acrobat supports calculation rules for PDF form fields, including sum, product, average, minimum, and maximum, which fits form workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: ACCRINTM fits directly into the spreadsheet formula editing flow. Distinct: It supports cross-sheet references and nested calculations, and results update after data changes.	Compared with WPS: The official Microsoft page focuses on Word table formulas and update methods, not a spreadsheet-style function workflow with cross-sheet references and nested calculations.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets provides a full spreadsheet formula environment and collaboration features, but the referenced page is a general learning hub rather than a function-specific guide.	Compared with WPS: Notion formulas depend on database properties and formula fields, which differs from direct cell-based formula entry in a spreadsheet.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are designed for PDF form fields instead of spreadsheet formula entry and reference workflows.
Official Source	—	Use a formula in a Word table	Google Sheets training and help	Intro to formulas	Configure form field calculations in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: For work that centers on spreadsheet formulas, ACCRINTM in WPS is well suited to direct cell entry, argument completion, and recalculation after data changes. Other products in this comparison support calculations in their own contexts, but their official pages describe document tables, database properties, or PDF form fields rather than this spreadsheet function workflow.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How it helps
1	Entering a maturity-based security formula	Finance users	Need to start the function quickly in a cell	Type `=ACCRINTM(` in the target cell and continue with the arguments
2	Checking argument format	Data analysts	Argument count or type can be entered incorrectly	Use the syntax prompt to review argument requirements and examples
3	Building more complex calculations	Advanced spreadsheet users	Need cross-sheet references or nested formulas	Use other sheet references or nested expressions inside ACCRINTM
4	Reviewing updated results	Report maintenance users	Need to confirm results after data changes	Edit referenced data and review automatic recalculation, or trigger recalculation manually

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
ACCRINTM function usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
PDF features	Basic PDF features	More PDF tools and expanded capabilities

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need ACCRINTM and other basic spreadsheet functions	Free	This function has no membership restriction and can be used directly
You also need more cloud storage or more PDF-related tools	WPS Premium	Suitable when spreadsheet work is combined with storage and broader office needs

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium