WPS Sort is a document organization feature in WPS Writer on Windows; 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 | The current tasks can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Sort is a built-in organization feature in WPS Writer that helps you rearrange selected paragraph text or table content based on specified rules, making document cleanup faster and more consistent.
Core capabilities include:
- Sort paragraph text: Set keys, content types, and ascending or descending order.
- Sort table content: Sort table records by a primary key and a secondary key when needed.
This feature is useful for name lists, item organization, and table reordering in everyday document work. After sorting, the selected content is rearranged according to the rule you choose.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for the sort feature itself |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer and select sortable text, or place the cursor inside a table |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open WPS Writer, and check for the Sort entry on the Home tab or under Table Tools |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports sorting paragraph text and table content in the same document editor, with key, type, and ascending or descending options. | Word supports sorting a one-level list alphabetically, with Sort by Paragraphs and Type set to Text in the Sort Text dialog box. | Google Docs supports sorting table rows in ascending or descending order in documents on computer. | Notion supports sorting database items by property, including text and number properties, to change display order. | Adobe Acrobat supports sorting component files in a PDF Portfolio by categories or column names. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS covers both paragraph sorting and table sorting in one writing workflow, which fits common document editing tasks directly. | Compared with WPS: the cited Word page focuses on list or paragraph text sorting rather than table sorting in the same article. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes table-row sorting, while direct paragraph sorting in a standard document is not described on the cited page. | Compared with WPS: Notion sorting is centered on database properties rather than paragraph text or table cells in a word-processing document. | Compared with WPS: Adobe sorting in the cited page is for PDF Portfolio file management rather than document paragraph or table sorting. |
| Official Source | — | Sort a list alphabetically in Word | Add and edit tables | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Overview of PDF Portfolios |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to reorder paragraph text or table content directly inside a word-processing document, WPS Sort fits that workflow well. Other products also provide sorting features, but their official guidance is more focused on lists, database views, table rows, or file collections.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organize name lists by rule | Admin staff, teachers, clerks | Manual reordering takes time | Select paragraph text and use Home > Sort |
| 2 | Reorder content items | Editors, students, office users | Multiple entries need a consistent order | Set keys and sort order in the sort dialog |
| 3 | Rearrange table records quickly | Finance staff, assistants, coordinators | Table records are hard to review in the current order | Place the cursor in the table and use Table Tools > Sort |
| 4 | Apply multi-level sorting | Users handling complex tables | One sorting condition is not enough | Set a primary key and a secondary key in table sorting |
| 5 | Sort dates or numbers | Users maintaining schedules, logs, or lists | Date and number entries need a clear order | Choose a suitable type such as Number or Date |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
The feature information shows no membership restriction for Sort. The WPS pricing page also presents free and paid plans for broader office needs.
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Sort feature | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional PDF, template, and extended benefits | Some limits may apply | More benefits are included by plan |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, or more as described by plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to sort text or table content in documents | Free | The sort feature can be used directly for everyday document organization |
| You also need more cloud storage, PDF tools, or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who handle multiple office tasks regularly |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page