How to Use the DOLLARFR Function in WPS on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter the DOLLARFR function

Entry path: Formula tab → formula bar

1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result.
2. Type the equals sign = in the cell or formula bar.
3. Type DOLLARFR(.
4. Check whether the function hint appears.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: =DOLLARFR( is visible in the formula bar.
• Next action available: You can continue entering the arguments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content may be treated as plain text.
• Environment note: This action needs to be done in a spreadsheet file.

2. Complete the formula with the required arguments

Entry path: Formula bar

1. After DOLLARFR(, enter the first argument, which is the decimal price.
2. Type a comma and enter the second argument, which is the fraction denominator.
3. Check that the parentheses are complete.
4. Press Enter to confirm the formula.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell shows a converted result.
• Next action available: You can select the cell again to review or edit the formula.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Missing arguments, missing parentheses, or incorrect separators can cause a formula error.

3. Use cell references in the calculation

Entry path: Formula bar

1. Select the result cell and type =DOLLARFR(.
2. Click the cell that contains the decimal price as the first argument.
3. Type a comma, then enter the denominator or reference another cell.
4. Type the closing parenthesis and press Enter.
5. If needed, fill the formula down for more rows.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The formula contains cell references.
• Next action available: The formula can be copied or filled down across rows.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the referenced cell is stored as text, the result may not match expectations.

4. Check results and recalculation

Entry path: Result cell and source data cells

1. Confirm that the current formula result is displayed normally.
2. Change the value in a referenced source cell.
3. Check whether the result cell updates at the same time.
4. If the result looks wrong, return to the formula bar and review the arguments and references.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The result cell updates after the source data changes.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting arguments and reviewing the output.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Entering numbers as text can affect the calculation result.