WPS Row Number on Windows displays a line number beside each line of text for easier reference, review, and navigation; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Row Number in WPS Writer for Windows is a page layout feature that shows a number beside each line of text in a document. It is useful when you need precise line references in legal documents, technical drafts, proofreading files, and collaborative review workflows.
Core tasks include:
- Add row numbers to a document for continuous or section-based reference.
- Switch numbering mode between continuous, restart on each page, and restart on each section.
- Open Row Numbering Options to adjust how numbering is applied.
Usage notes:
- Row numbers appear only in page view.
- Content inside tables and text boxes does not show row numbers.
- This feature is available to all users without a membership requirement.
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 local page layout tasks; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer so you can access the Row Number entry on the Page tab |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Writer, open a document, and confirm that the Row Number entry is available on the Page tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer, you can open the Row Number menu from the Page tab, use continuous numbering, restart on each page, restart on each section, and open Row Numbering Options for more settings. | Microsoft Word officially supports adding or removing line numbers, applying them to all or part of a document, and restarting numbering by page or section. | Google Docs officially supports line numbers, including continuous numbering and restart options for each page or section, but the document must use pages format. | Notion help content focuses on block editing, headings, lists, and page structure, and does not describe a document line numbering feature. | Adobe Acrobat help content focuses on PDF page navigation, page organization, and page renumbering rather than line numbering for editable document text. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct Row Number entry in the page layout interface and covers continuous, page-based, and section-based numbering in one menu. | Compared with WPS: Word also supports line numbering, and its official guidance includes applying line numbers to selected sections and suppressing them for the current paragraph. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs also supports line numbers, but its official help states that the feature is not available in pageless format. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on block-based writing and workspace organization instead of traditional document line numbering. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is centered on PDF page handling and page renumbering instead of line numbering in editable word-processing documents. |
| Official Source | — | Add or remove line numbers | Use line numbers in Google Docs | Intro to writing & editing | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to add line-level references in an editable document, WPS Row Number covers the common layout needs directly inside WPS Writer. Google Docs offers a similar capability for online collaboration, while Notion and Adobe Acrobat are better aligned with block-based content management or PDF page workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal document reference | Legal teams, paralegals | Specific clauses need precise line references | Add continuous row numbers for line-by-line citation |
| 2 | Technical draft review | Editors, technical writers | Review comments are hard to map to exact lines | Use restart on each page or section for faster navigation |
| 3 | Teaching and annotation | Teachers, students | Feedback is difficult to point to precisely | Show row numbers in page view and annotate by line |
| 4 | Multi-person proofreading | Team reviewers | Feedback wording is inconsistent across reviewers | Use shared line references to reduce ambiguity |
| 5 | Long document section layout | Report authors | Different sections need separate numbering | Use restart on each section with section-based layout |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Row Number display and basic settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and value-added features | Available within the free scope shown on the product page | Includes more advanced features and membership benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to add row numbers to standard documents | Free | The Row Number feature itself does not require membership |
| You also need more advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who often work with complex documents, PDF tools, or other added features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page