WPS Duplicate Values on macOS helps you highlight or remove repeated data in spreadsheets; it includes 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 | All current tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Duplicate Values is a data cleanup feature in WPS Spreadsheet for Mac. It helps you quickly identify repeated content and handle duplicate rows in collaborative sheets, lists, and structured datasets.
Its main capabilities include:
- Highlight Duplicate Values: Fill duplicate cells with a selected color for manual review.
- Remove Duplicate Values: Check selected columns for repeated records, keep the first matching record, and remove later duplicates.
This feature is useful for contact lists, order records, registration sheets, inventory tables, and other spreadsheet cleanup tasks where repeated entries can affect accuracy.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Local duplicate cleanup does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require network access |
| Other | You need to open WPS Spreadsheet files and have edit permission for the target worksheet |
Download & Installation
Before using Duplicate Values, install WPS Office for Mac and open the target spreadsheet in WPS Spreadsheet.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office → open a spreadsheet file → confirm that the Duplicate Values entry is visible on the Data tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Spreadsheet, you can use the Data tab to highlight duplicate values or remove duplicate values for spreadsheet cleanup. | Excel provides Remove Duplicates on the Data tab and also supports filtering for non-duplicate values. | Google Sheets supports removing duplicates and includes data cleanup tools such as duplicate removal and whitespace cleanup. | Notion databases support tables, properties, filters, sorts, and database duplication, but the official help content does not describe a spreadsheet-style dedicated remove-duplicates command. | Acrobat supports deleting and organizing PDF pages, but its official help content does not describe spreadsheet duplicate cleanup. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines highlight and removal actions in one duplicate-values workflow. Distinct: It fits spreadsheet review and cleanup tasks directly. | Compared with WPS: Excel also supports duplicate removal, but the referenced page focuses on removing duplicates and filtering non-duplicate values. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes online spreadsheet cleanup workflows; duplicate removal is available, while a separate highlight-duplicates entry is less explicit in the referenced help page. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward database organization and page management, so duplicate handling is usually managed through properties, views, or manual review. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is focused on PDF page organization rather than spreadsheet duplicate cleanup. |
| Official Source | — | Remove duplicate values in Excel | Remove duplicates in Google Sheets | Intro to databases | Delete pages in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is spreadsheet deduplication and review, WPS provides a direct workflow for both marking and removing repeated data. Google Sheets also supports duplicate cleanup for online collaboration, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to database organization or PDF page management.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration list cleanup | Teachers, training coordinators | The same person submits information more than once | Use Remove Duplicate Values based on name or phone number |
| 2 | Order data review | Sales teams, finance teams | Repeated orders affect totals and reports | Highlight duplicates first, then remove repeated records by order number |
| 3 | Contact list cleanup | Admin teams, HR teams | Duplicate contacts appear in the list | Select key columns and remove duplicate values |
| 4 | Shared sheet review | Team members | Repeated entries appear after multi-user editing | Highlight duplicate values first for manual confirmation |
| 5 | Inventory list cleanup | Warehouse teams, procurement teams | Repeated item rows affect stock checks | Remove duplicates based on the item code column |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Duplicate Values usage | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available with a broader feature range |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the official page |
| Templates and advanced tools | Limited access | Access to more advanced tools and resources |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional spreadsheet duplicate cleanup | Free version | The current Duplicate Values tasks are available directly without an added subscription |
| Ongoing work that also needs more cloud space, templates, or advanced office tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who rely on WPS for broader document work over time |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page