WPS Alternate Row Marking on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 14, 2026

When you use WPS Alternate Row Marking on Windows, 3 common question types come up: data impact, print output, and collaboration display; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

Does Alternate Row Marking affect worksheet data?

  1. No. Alternate Row Marking is only a visual display effect.
  2. It helps you distinguish adjacent rows more easily without changing the actual data in cells.
  3. After you turn it off, your data and editing results remain unchanged.

Will Alternate Row Marking be printed with the spreadsheet?

  1. By default, no. This feature is mainly for on-screen viewing.
  2. If you want a similar striped effect in print, manually apply fill colors to the cells.
  3. Before printing, use print preview to confirm the final output.

How to use alternating row colors in WPS on Windows for collaboration without changing other users' views?

  1. Alternate Row Marking is a local display setting.
  2. Each collaborator can turn it on or off based on personal viewing preferences.
  3. This does not change the worksheet data that other collaborators see.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Alternate Row MarkingA visual aid that displays alternating background colors for adjacent rows in a worksheet.
View tabA tab in the top ribbon of WPS Sheets that contains display-related controls.
Color schemeThe display color combination used by Alternate Row Marking to adjust reading comfort.