Use WPS Duplicates on Android with 2 how-to topics, including removing duplicates and highlighting duplicates; choose a topic below and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Remove Duplicates | Free |
| 2 | 2. Highlight Duplicates | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Remove Duplicates
Entry path: Tools → Data → Highlight/Remove Duplicates → Remove Duplicates
- Open the spreadsheet where you want to remove duplicates.
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Data tab.
- Tap Highlight/Remove Duplicates.
- Tap Remove Duplicates.
- Wait while WPS automatically detects duplicate items in the worksheet and removes them.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: repeated data is cleaned up and the worksheet keeps the deduplicated result.
- What you can do next: you can continue editing, saving, or sharing the current spreadsheet.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: removing duplicates before checking the data range may affect which original records remain.
- Environment note: removing duplicates changes the current data result directly, so review the content before you run it.
2. Highlight Duplicates
Entry path: Tools → Data → Highlight/Remove Duplicates → Highlight Duplicates
- Open the spreadsheet where you want to check duplicates.
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Data tab.
- Tap Highlight/Remove Duplicates.
- Select a color in Highlight Duplicates.
- Wait while WPS automatically detects duplicate items in the worksheet and fills them with the selected color.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: duplicate cells or related repeated content appear in the selected highlight color.
- What you can do next: you can continue reviewing the data and decide whether to remove duplicates afterward.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: choosing an unsuitable color first may make later review less clear.
- Environment note: highlighting is for review assistance, and whether to delete data still requires your confirmation.