WPS Insert Table on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Common questions about Insert Table in WPS on Windows focus on size adjustment, repeated header rows, insertion limits, and pasted formatting, with 4 frequent answers included here.

FAQ

How do I adjust row height and column width after inserting a table?

  1. Select the table you want to adjust.
  2. Drag the row border or column border directly.
  3. If you need more precise settings, right-click and choose Row Height or Column Width, then enter a value.

How do I repeat the header row when a table spans multiple pages?

  1. Select the header row in the table.
  2. Right-click to open the related menu.
  3. Choose Repeat Header Rows so the header continues to appear on later pages.

What is the largest table I can insert at one time?

  1. In collaboration mode, you can insert up to a 10 × 10 table at one time.
  2. After insertion, you can select cells or the whole table and continue adding rows or columns.
  3. For more complex structures, insert a basic table first and then expand it step by step.

Why are some settings not preserved when I paste a copied table in online editing mode?

  1. Some advanced table features may be limited in online editing mode.
  2. First check whether the paste option is set to Keep Source Formatting.
  3. If complex styles are still missing, finish the editing in the WPS desktop client and then sync it to the cloud.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Insert TableA feature that creates a structured area made of rows and columns at a selected position in a document.
Repeat Header RowsA feature that keeps the table header visible on later pages when a table spans multiple pages.
Keep Source FormattingA paste option that tries to preserve the original table style and layout.
Collaboration modeA scenario where multiple users edit the same document online, and some advanced editing features may differ from the desktop client.