WPS Insert Table is a table creation and removal feature for document editing on Android; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Table is a basic document formatting feature in WPS Office for Android that helps you organize information in rows and columns. You can insert a new table or remove an existing one when you need a clean layout for finance notes, data organization, comparison content, or checklists.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a new table: choose a table style and set the number of rows and columns.
- Delete a table: select the whole table and remove it quickly.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android phone or tablet |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection for local table editing; network access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | You need to open a document normally and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
Before you use Insert Table in WPS Office, install WPS Office on your Android device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation Method | Open the official download page, choose the Android option, and follow the on-screen instructions |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS, open a document, and check the Tools area for Insert and Table options |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you insert a new table through Tools → Insert → Table and remove an existing table from the table tools. | Microsoft Word officially explains inserting a table through Insert > Table and choosing rows and columns, with additional table editing options afterward. | Google Docs for Android officially supports adding a table, choosing rows and columns, and deleting rows, columns, or the whole table. | Notion officially provides table views and simple tables for structured content, mainly as page blocks or database views. | Adobe Acrobat official content focuses on converting a PDF to Word before adding table-related structures, rather than inserting a document table directly in Acrobat. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the Android entry path is centered in the document editing tools, which fits mobile editing workflows well; Distinct: this feature is available without membership. | Compared with WPS: the official Word guidance here is centered on the Insert menu workflow and is more desktop-oriented. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs on Android also supports mobile table insertion and deletion, using the Add button and table menus. | Compared with WPS: Notion tables are more focused on database-style organization or page blocks than traditional document table editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is more suitable for PDF conversion and follow-up processing than direct document table insertion. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a table | Add and edit tables | Table view | Three steps to add a table of contents to a PDF |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly edit documents on Android and need a practical way to insert or remove tables, WPS fits a mobile-first workflow well. Notion is more suitable for database-style page organization, while Adobe is more aligned with PDF conversion and later-stage document handling.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial data organization | Students, admins, and finance staff | Plain text is hard to align clearly | Insert a table and enter data by row and column |
| 2 | Project comparison display | Team members and project managers | Multiple items are hard to compare side by side | Use a table to show dimensions and results clearly |
| 3 | Meeting task lists | Office users | Tasks and owners are hard to match quickly | Use a table to record tasks, owners, and dates |
| 4 | Table cleanup in a document | Document editors | Old tables affect page layout | Delete the table and reorganize the content |
| 5 | Template-style document creation | Teachers and trainers | Repeated formatting takes time | Insert a fixed table structure as a reusable layout |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a table on Android | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Delete a table on Android | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Basic features are available | Check the official pricing page for plan-specific benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Inserting or deleting tables in everyday documents | Free version | This feature is available directly without an extra subscription |
| Using broader advanced features across multiple modules | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work with different document types and need more extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page