WPS Insert Table is a table insertion feature in WPS Docs collaboration mode on iOS; 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 table |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index table |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Table is a document editing feature in WPS Office for iOS in collaboration mode. It helps you add structured rows and columns to a document quickly. You can open the table entry from Tools under the Insert tab, choose a table style, and insert it into the document. You can also select an existing table and remove it when you need to reorganize the layout.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a new table: Add a table to organize finance, statistics, comparison, and other structured content.
- Delete a table: Remove a selected table when you need to reformat the document.
This feature is useful for document editing on iPhone and iPad, especially when you need a word online style layout for structured content on mobile.
Suitable scenarios: data organization, information comparison, and collaborative document formatting.
Problems it helps solve: plain text is not ideal for side-by-side content, and existing tables may need to be removed before rebuilding the layout.
Distinct: the entry path is concentrated in the mobile tool area, which is convenient for basic table handling on iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Available on iOS devices |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Local table editing does not require a network connection; sign-in and sync features require network access |
| Other | You need to be able to open a WPS document and enter the collaboration editing interface |
Download & Installation
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a document, tap Tools, and confirm that Insert and table-related options are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Docs collaboration mode on iOS, you can insert a new table through Tools → Insert → Table and delete an existing table. | Word supports Insert > Table for adding a table, and its official page also describes layout and formatting options for tables. | Google Docs on iPhone and iPad supports adding tables, deleting tables, adding or deleting rows and columns, and adjusting table size and style. | Notion supports simple tables, including adding rows and columns, adjusting column width, setting header rows or columns, and merging cells. | Acrobat help content does not present a standard workflow for inserting a regular table into a PDF as a normal document editing action. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the mobile entry path is direct for quick table insertion and deletion during document editing. Distinct: this feature is described as available without membership in the current WPS workflow. | Compared with WPS: Word documentation in the cited page focuses on ribbon-based table insertion and formatting, with less emphasis on an iOS-specific mobile path in this reference. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs provides a broader set of table editing actions on iOS, while WPS here focuses on the two basic tasks of inserting and deleting a table. | Compared with WPS: Notion simple tables fit block-based page organization, while WPS fits traditional document table layout more closely. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is centered more on PDF viewing and editing, so regular document-style table insertion is not a standard workflow in the cited help content. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a table | Add and edit tables | Format your page | Acrobat help center |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to insert or remove a table quickly in a document on iOS, WPS provides a straightforward mobile path for basic editing. If your work depends on more advanced table styling or broader table controls, other products may fit different editing scenarios better.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial data organization | Finance staff and administrative staff | Amounts and item details are hard to read in paragraph form | Insert a table to organize data into rows and columns |
| 2 | Statistical summaries | Teachers, students, and project members | Multiple data points are difficult to compare quickly | Use a table to present summary results clearly |
| 3 | Plan comparison | Sales teams and cross-functional collaborators | Differences across plans are not easy to scan | Insert a table for side-by-side comparison |
| 4 | Collaborative document reformatting | Team collaborators | An existing table no longer fits the current content structure | Delete the old table and insert a more suitable one |
| 5 | Mobile editing on the go | iPhone and iPad users | Desktop editing is not available when away from a computer | Complete basic table actions directly on iOS |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a table | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Delete a table | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other membership benefits | Depends on the benefits enabled on the current account | Includes the membership benefits enabled on the account |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Inserting or deleting basic tables in everyday documents | Free | The current workflow shows no membership restriction for this feature |
| Using broader account benefits across more features | WPS Member | Suitable for users who often work across mobile and other devices |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page