Re: Spreadsheet Functions

GWSteve@aol.com
Tue, 6 Aug 1996 00:33:42 -0400

In a message dated 96-08-05 18:57:58 EDT,
jshandel@fir.fbc.com (Joel Shandelman) writes:

<< 1) Is it a bug that selecting the PMT function from the formula menu
places "=PMT(principal,interest rate,term) in the text area but
selecting SUM doesn't get an "=" in front of it? >>

Pasting the SUM() function, or any other function, from the F'mla dialog
always inserts the "=" on my OmniGo.

<< 2) Has anyone tried the PMT function and gotten it to work accurately?
I have problems entering an interest rate as .07875 (7 7/8) or as
7.875%. The monthly payment is always way off. >>

20.22 =PMT(1000, .07875/12, 5*12)
Exactly the same as in Excel or any other spreadsheet I've used.

Steve