How to Use WPS Cell Format on Windows

Use WPS Cell Format on Windows through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Quickly Set Number Format

Feature entry: Home tab → Number Format drop-down list

1. Select the cell range that you want to format.
2. Click the Number Format drop-down on the Home tab.
3. Choose a preset format such as General, Number, Currency, Percentage, or Date.
4. If you need more options, open the full Format Cells dialog.

Success Criteria

• The selected cells display content in the chosen format.
• New values in the same cells follow the selected display rule.

Tips While Using

• If a value appears as a date or another unexpected format, switch it back to General and apply the format again.
• In collaboration mode, format changes can sync with the document.

2. Set Custom Format

Feature entry: Home tab → Number Format drop-down list → More Number Formats

1. Select the target cell range.
2. Click the Number Format drop-down on the Home tab.
3. Select Custom.
4. Enter a format code such as 0.00"yuan" or yyyy-mm-dd.
5. Add and confirm the format.

Success Criteria

• The cells display content according to the custom format code.
• The stored value stays the same while the display changes.

Tips While Using

• Custom formats affect display only, not the underlying value.
• Check a sample result before applying the same format to a large range.

3. Set Cell Borders and Fill

Feature entry: Home tab → Borders button / Fill Color button

1. Select the cells that need borders or a background color.
2. Click Borders and choose a border style and line type.
3. Click Fill Color and choose a background color.
4. For more detailed settings, open Format Cells from the right-click menu.

Success Criteria

• The selected cells show the new border style or fill color.
• Important areas are easier to identify in the sheet.

Tips While Using

• Too many colors can reduce readability, so it helps to follow a shared style rule.
• In collaborative sheets, agree on highlight colors and border styles in advance.

4. Set Cell Font

Feature entry: Right-click a cell or range → Format Cells → Text

1. Select the cells whose font style you want to change.
2. Right-click and open the Text option in Format Cells.
3. Adjust font, size, color, underline, and alignment settings.
4. Confirm the changes and review the result.

Success Criteria

• The selected cells show the updated font style.
• The text presentation better matches the spreadsheet's reading needs.

Tips While Using

• Keep font and color choices consistent across the sheet.
• If collaborators do not see the change right away, refresh the document and check sync status.