WPS Fill Color is a cell background formatting feature in WPS Spreadsheet on Android; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Fill Color is a built-in formatting feature in WPS Office for Android spreadsheets. It lets you add, adjust, or remove cell background colors so you can separate data types, highlight important information, and improve worksheet readability.
Core tasks include:
- Apply a background color to one or more cells for quick visual emphasis.
- Open more color options to choose a more suitable fill color.
- Use No Fill to restore the default background when you want a cleaner layout.
Common use cases include data categorization, key-value highlighting, and quick spreadsheet styling on mobile. It helps when important values do not stand out clearly or when you need to organize information faster on a phone.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local fill color changes, but downloading the app and account-related features require internet access |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to Tools → Home and confirm that Fill Color is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you select cells in a spreadsheet, open Tools → Home → Fill Color, apply a background color, open more colors, and use No Fill to remove the color. | Excel supports using Fill Color to add or change cell background colors, with theme colors, standard colors, more colors, and No Fill in its official guide. | Google Sheets supports formatting cells and changing cell fill color from the toolbar in its spreadsheet formatting guide. | Notion lets users change text and background color in simple table cells, but the feature is part of lightweight page tables rather than a full spreadsheet formatting system. | Acrobat Fill & Sign focuses on filling and signing PDF forms, and its official page does not describe spreadsheet-style cell fill color controls. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the Android path is clear for mobile spreadsheet editing; Distinct: it includes both more color choices and a direct No Fill option for quick reset. | Compared with WPS: the official Excel page mainly describes Windows and web steps rather than an Android-specific path. | Compared with WPS: the official Google guide focuses on toolbar-based spreadsheet formatting and gives less Android-specific navigation detail. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports background color in simple tables, but it is oriented toward content organization instead of spreadsheet cell formatting workflows. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s official page is centered on PDF form completion, not spreadsheet cell background formatting. |
| Official Source | — | Excel cell background color | Edit and format a spreadsheet | Format your page | Fill and sign PDF forms in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If you mainly edit spreadsheets on Android and need a fast way to mark cells, WPS provides a mobile-friendly path for applying and clearing fill colors. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets also support cell color formatting, while Notion and Adobe focus on different document workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlight key values | Students and office users | Important numbers do not stand out enough | Apply a background color to target cells |
| 2 | Separate data categories | Analysts and store operators | Different types of data look mixed together | Use different fill colors for different categories |
| 3 | Remove extra color | Spreadsheet editors | Existing fills affect a consistent layout | Use No Fill to restore the default background |
| 4 | Quick mobile markup | Users working on the go | Editing on a phone can feel less efficient | Use the bottom toolbar to color cells quickly |
| 5 | Improve visual presentation | Reporting and summary users | The sheet lacks visual hierarchy | Use more colors to improve visual separation |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Cell fill color | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced office benefits | Some features are limited | More advanced features and benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing and simple color marking | Free | Fill Color itself is available directly and works well for light editing |
| Broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced features, cloud benefits, or expanded office tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page