Use AMORDEGRC through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index, then enter the function, complete the arguments, and verify the result.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter the AMORDEGRC function | Free |
| 2 | 2. Fill in the function arguments | Free |
| 3 | 3. Use cell references in the calculation | Free |
| 4 | 4. Check and refresh the calculation result | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter the AMORDEGRC function
Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar
- Open WPS Spreadsheets and go to the target worksheet.
- Select the cell where you want to display the result.
- Type
=to start the formula. - Continue with
AMORDEGRC(.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The editor shows the function name and a syntax prompt appears.
- Next action available: You can continue entering arguments and complete the formula.
Tips While Using
- Enter the function name in a standard recognizable format.
- The formula must start with
=.
2. Fill in the function arguments
Entry point: selected result cell → formula bar
- After
AMORDEGRC(, enter the arguments in the required order. - Separate each argument with commas.
- Check that the closing parenthesis is complete.
- Press Enter to confirm the formula.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The cell returns a calculation result instead of staying in edit mode.
- Next action available: When you select the cell again, the full formula is visible in the formula bar.
Tips While Using
- Keep the number and order of arguments consistent with the syntax prompt.
- If the result shows an error, check parentheses, separators, and argument types first.
3. Use cell references in the calculation
Entry point: result cell → formula bar
- Enter the source data in the related cells.
- Click the corresponding cells while editing the formula to insert cell references.
- Add any remaining arguments or nested expressions as needed.
- Press Enter to complete the calculation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The formula shows cell addresses instead of only manually typed values.
- Next action available: When referenced cells change, the result can change with them.
Tips While Using
- Confirm the data format before referencing a cell.
- For cross-sheet references, verify that the reference location is correct.
4. Check and refresh the calculation result
Entry point: result cell / referenced data area
- Check whether the result cell returns a number or the expected result.
- Change one of the argument cells used in the calculation.
- Observe whether the result updates automatically.
- If the result is not correct, return to the formula bar and review the formula structure.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The result updates when the source data changes.
- Next action available: You can copy the formula or extend it to other cells.
Tips While Using
- Numbers stored as text can affect the result.
- If the worksheet has reference errors, review each reference one by one.