How to Use WPS Column Width on Android

Use WPS Column Width with 3 how-to topics, including manually dragging column width, setting an exact column width, and using AutoFit column width; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Manually Drag Column Width

Entry: Drag the side border of the column label

1. Open a WPS spreadsheet file.
2. Select the column you want to adjust.
3. Press and hold the right border of the column label.
4. Drag the border left or right to adjust the width in real time.
5. Release your finger to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the target column becomes wider or narrower.
• Next action available: you can continue editing cells or adjust other columns.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not press the column border accurately, you may only select the column instead of entering drag adjustment.
• Environment note: you need to be in spreadsheet editing mode first.

2. Set an Exact Column Width

Entry: Tools → Home → Adjust Row Height and Column Width

1. Open the spreadsheet and select the column you want to adjust.
2. Tap Tools at the bottom.
3. Select the Home tab.
4. Tap Adjust Row Height and Column Width.
5. Enter a specific column width value in points.
6. Confirm the setting.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the selected column changes to the width you entered.
• Next action available: you can repeat the same value for other columns.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if the target column is not selected first, the result may not match your expectation.
• Environment note: the tools panel and Home tab need to open normally.

3. Use AutoFit Column Width

Entry: Tools → Home → AutoFit Column Width

1. Open the spreadsheet and select the column you want to adjust.
2. Tap Tools at the bottom.
3. Select the Home tab.
4. Tap AutoFit Column Width.
5. Wait for the app to adjust the width based on the current content.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the column width changes automatically according to cell content length.
• Next action available: you can continue checking whether the content is fully visible.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if the selected range is incorrect, the adjusted column may not be the one you intended.
• Environment note: the sheet should already contain content that can be used to determine width.