WPS Table Gridlines on macOS helps you show or hide the outlines of table cells without solid borders; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Table Gridlines is a display aid in WPS Docs on macOS that lets you show or hide the outlines of table cells that do not have solid borders applied, making the table structure easier to view while editing.
Key points include:
- Turn table gridlines on or off quickly from the View tab.
- Gridlines are for editing reference only and do not print as table borders.
- This is especially helpful for tables copied from other apps that do not include visible solid borders.
It is useful when you need to review borderless tables, identify cell ranges, or edit complex table layouts in WPS Office.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Showing or hiding table gridlines does not require a network connection |
| Other | Open a WPS Docs file that contains a table |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office for Mac, open a document, and confirm that the Table Gridlines option is available under View |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you show or hide table gridlines in WPS Docs so you can see cell outlines in tables without solid borders, and those gridlines do not print. | Word can show or hide gridlines for tables in a document, and Microsoft states that table gridlines do not print with the document. | Google Docs supports inserting and editing tables and changing border color, width, and dash style, but the official help page does not describe a separate non-printing table gridline toggle. | Notion supports simple tables and table views with row and column editing, headers, and merged cells, but the official page does not describe a document-style non-printing table gridline toggle. | Acrobat provides page grids, guides, and measurements for aligning objects in PDFs, which is different from table gridlines in a word-processing document. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The control is directly tied to table editing in WPS Docs and is designed for viewing borderless table structure without affecting print output. | Compared with WPS: Word offers a similar non-printing gridline view, but the official workflow is under the Table Layout area. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses on table border styling and layout controls rather than a dedicated non-printing gridline switch in the cited help page. | Compared with WPS: Notion tables are oriented toward content organization and database-style layouts, not document table gridline viewing in the cited help page. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat grids are for page alignment in PDFs rather than table structure editing inside a document. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide gridlines for all tables in a document | Add and edit tables | Format your page | Use grids, guides, and measurements in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is editing borderless tables in a document, WPS Table Gridlines is closely aligned with that workflow on macOS. The other products provide related table or grid capabilities, but their official guidance is focused on table styling, content organization, or page alignment rather than the same document-editing use case.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review a borderless table structure | Document editors | Cell boundaries are hard to identify | Turn on Table Gridlines to view cell outlines |
| 2 | Edit a table copied from another app | Office users | Copied tables may not show visible borders | Show Table Gridlines to locate cells more easily |
| 3 | Adjust a complex table layout | Teachers and administrative staff | It is difficult to judge merged or split ranges | Turn on gridlines before adjusting the table |
| 4 | Check display before printing | Users preparing output files | Concern that editing aids may affect print results | Use gridlines while editing and keep actual border settings unchanged |
| 5 | Understand the difference between gridlines and borders | New users | It is unclear which lines will print | Use gridlines for editing, then add solid borders when needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide table gridlines | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | As listed on the pricing page | As listed on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday table structure viewing and editing | Free | Table Gridlines is available for basic editing needs |
| Broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | You can combine this feature with other premium benefits shown on the pricing page |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page