How to Use the YAER Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use YAER through 3 how-to topics, including entering the function, filling in the parameter, and checking the result; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter the YAER functionFree
22. Fill in the parameter with the promptFree
33. Check the result and reuse the formulaFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter the YAER function

Entry path: Formula tab → Formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want to show the result.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the cell.
  3. Continue by typing YAER(.
  4. Check the syntax prompt to confirm that formula editing has started.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula bar shows =YAER(.
  • Next action available: You can continue entering a parameter or select a referenced cell.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not type = first, the content may be treated as plain text.
  • Environment note: Work in an editable worksheet.

2. Fill in the parameter with the prompt

Entry path: Current cell → Formula editing state

  1. After YAER(, enter the date parameter that you want to calculate.
  2. You can type a date value directly or select a cell that contains a date.
  3. Use the syntax prompt to check whether the parameter format is complete.
  4. Type the closing parenthesis ) to finish the formula.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The formula structure is complete and the parameter has been filled in.
  • Next action available: You can press Enter to run the calculation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Missing a closing parenthesis or using an incomplete parameter format can cause an error.
  • Environment note: The referenced cell should contain a recognizable date value.

3. Check the result and reuse the formula

Entry path: Result cell with the completed formula

  1. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  2. Check the year returned in the cell.
  3. If you need to process more rows, fill down or copy the formula to other cells.
  4. Change the original date and confirm that the result updates with it.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The cell displays a year result.
  • Next action available: You can copy, fill, or use the result in later calculations.
  • No side effect: The original date cell is not overwritten.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the referenced date is stored as text, the result may not match expectations.
  • Environment note: Confirm the first result before filling the formula across more cells.