How to Use WPS Background Color on Android

Use Background Color with 2 how-to topics, including setting a cell foreground color and setting a cell background color; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set a Cell Foreground Color

Entry point: Bottom toolbar Tools > Home tab > Cell Pattern/Background Settings > Foreground Color

1. Open the spreadsheet you want to edit and select the target cell.
2. Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
3. Select the Home tab.
4. Tap Cell Pattern/Background Settings.
5. Tap Foreground Color and choose the color you want.
6. Tap OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected cell shows the foreground color you chose.
• Next actions: You can continue editing other cells or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not select a cell first, the color may not be applied to the intended position.
• Environment limits: The spreadsheet must be opened in editable mode on Android.

2. Set a Cell Background Color

Entry point: Bottom toolbar Tools > Home tab > Cell Pattern/Background Settings > Background Color

1. Open the spreadsheet you want to edit and select the target cell.
2. Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
3. Select the Home tab.
4. Tap Cell Pattern/Background Settings.
5. Tap Background Color and choose the color you want.
6. Tap OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected cell shows the background color you chose.
• Next actions: You can continue setting colors for other cells or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Foreground Color and Background Color are different entries, so confirm the current option before applying a color.
• Environment limits: If the file is read-only, switch it to editable mode first.