WPS Borders is the cell border formatting feature in WPS Sheets on iOS; this guide covers 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Borders helps you add, adjust, or clear cell lines for a selected range in WPS Sheets on iOS, making it easier to separate data areas, highlight headers, and organize table structure.
Core tasks include:
- Set Borders: Apply common border types such as outside borders, inside borders, or all borders to a selected range.
- Customize Borders: Open more border settings to adjust line styles and border types.
This feature is useful for data tables, schedules, checklists, and summary sheets, especially when you want a cleaner spreadsheet layout on iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Available on iPhone and iPad |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local border formatting; a network connection is recommended for sign-in, sync, or collaboration |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file in editable mode before using border tools |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, tap Tools, and confirm that the Borders area is available under the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you select a cell range, apply outside borders, inside borders, or all borders, and open more border settings to customize line styles and border types. | Microsoft Support explains how to add or remove table borders and use Borders and Shading for table formatting in Word. | The Google Docs product page highlights online document collaboration, comments, version history, and cross-device editing, but it does not present cell border customization as a main spreadsheet-style capability on this page. | Notion Help Center explains table views, simple tables, column resizing, text wrapping, and calculations, with a focus on database-style organization rather than spreadsheet cell border styling. | Adobe Acrobat documentation focuses on tagging complex tables, setting header scope and span, and improving PDF table accessibility. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Common border actions are available directly in the mobile spreadsheet editing flow. Distinct: More border settings provide an extra layer of line-style and border-type adjustment. | Compared with WPS: the cited Microsoft page is centered on document table formatting guidance rather than a focused mobile spreadsheet border workflow. | Compared with WPS: the cited Google page emphasizes collaborative document creation and editing instead of direct mobile spreadsheet border controls. | Compared with WPS: Notion tables are oriented toward content organization and databases, not dedicated spreadsheet border styling for selected cells. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward PDF table structure and accessibility work rather than quick spreadsheet border formatting. |
| Official Source | — | Format a table | Google Docs product page | Table view | Complex tables |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly format spreadsheets on iPhone or iPad, WPS provides a more direct path for everyday border editing. It is especially practical when you want to apply common borders quickly and continue editing in the same mobile spreadsheet workflow, while the cited alternative pages focus more on document collaboration, database organization, or PDF structure.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Borders helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building data tables | Students, administrative staff, and office users | Data areas are hard to distinguish | Use Set Borders to add outside borders, inside borders, or all borders |
| 2 | Highlighting key sections | Users preparing reports or summaries | Headers or key values do not stand out clearly | Apply borders to a specific selected range |
| 3 | Keeping table styles consistent | Team members editing the same file | Table styles become inconsistent after multiple edits | Use common border types to unify cell lines quickly |
| 4 | Fine-tuning layout | Users who need more structured table formatting | Default border styles are not enough | Open more border settings to adjust line styles and border types |
| 5 | Clearing old borders | Users reorganizing a sheet | Existing borders interfere with a new layout | Choose No Border and then apply a new border style |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Cell border formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More border settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other expanded account benefits | Depends on the current account plan | Includes access to more advanced features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet formatting, schoolwork, and basic data cleanup | Free | Border-related actions are available for regular spreadsheet formatting tasks |
| Ongoing work that also needs more advanced tools or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need additional advanced features, storage, or extended office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page