How to Use WPS Insert Table on macOS

Use WPS Insert Table with 4 how-to topics in macOS document editing; 4 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a table from the Insert tab

Entry point: Insert → Table → Insert Table

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the table.
2. Click the Insert tab.
3. Click Table.
4. Drag across the grid to choose the rows and columns you need, such as 3 × 4.
5. Click to insert the table.

Success Criteria

• UI state: A table with the selected number of rows and columns appears in the document.
• Next actions: You can type in the cells directly or continue adjusting the table.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not place the cursor first, the table may be inserted in the wrong location.
• Environment limits: In collaboration mode, some advanced table behaviors may differ from full desktop editing.

2. Insert a table from the Home tab

Entry point: Home → Insert → Table → Insert Table

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the table.
2. Click Insert under the Home tab.
3. Select Table and open Insert Table.
4. Drag across the grid to choose the rows and columns you need, such as 5 × 4.
5. Click to insert the table.

Success Criteria

• UI state: A new table area appears in the current document.
• Next actions: You can continue entering content, setting borders, or adjusting the structure.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: When switching between tabs, it is easy to click another insert option by mistake.

3. Copy and paste a table from another file

Entry point: Copy the table content in the source file → switch to the current document → paste

1. Select the target table area in a spreadsheet file or another document.
2. Copy the selected content.
3. Switch to the WPS Docs document.
4. Place the cursor at the target location.
5. Paste the table content into the document.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The copied table content appears in the current document.
• Next actions: You can continue editing cell content or adjusting the table style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the copied area is incomplete, the pasted table structure may not match your expectation.
• Environment limits: In online editing mode, some complex table settings may not be preserved completely.

4. Add rows or columns and adjust the table after insertion

Entry point: Select a cell or the full table → use the right-click menu or table editing menu

1. Insert a basic table first.
2. Select a cell or the entire table.
3. Add the required number of rows or columns as needed.
4. Adjust row height, column width, borders, or delete the table if needed.
5. Check whether the table content and layout fit the current document.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The table structure is updated as needed.
• Next actions: You can continue entering content, laying out pages, or saving the document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not select the target cell or the full table first, rows or columns may be inserted in the wrong place.
• Environment limits: For complex tables, it is recommended to complete further editing in the desktop client before syncing.