WPS Filter on Android helps you show or hide spreadsheet rows by criteria; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | No specific version limit stated | Available in WPS Office on Android where this feature is supported |
About This Feature
Overview
Filter is a spreadsheet feature in WPS Office for Android that helps you display only the rows that match selected criteria and hide the rest. It is useful for reviewing large tables, narrowing down records, and checking data on a mobile device.
Core capabilities include:
- Turn Filter on or off to add filter arrows to header cells.
- Filter by content, color, or condition.
- Export filtered results or export a count after filtering as a membership-related capability.
This feature is useful for sales records, inventory lists, finance checks, and quick mobile data review. Filtering hides rows that do not match the current criteria, but it does not delete the original data.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local filtering; keeping the device online is helpful for account and membership status checks |
| Other | It is recommended to open a spreadsheet with a clear header row before using Filter |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office on your Android device, then open a spreadsheet file to access Filter |
| Check after installation | Open a spreadsheet, then look for Filter under Tools > Data or in the floating toolbar after selecting the header row |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS on Android supports turning Filter on or off, filtering by content, color, or condition, and exporting filtered results or counts as a membership-related capability. | Microsoft Word supports filtering recipient records in mail merge by field comparisons such as equal to, contains, or blank status. This is record filtering for merge data rather than spreadsheet column filtering on Android. | Google Sheets supports creating filters, filtering by condition, values, and color, and removing filters in spreadsheets. | Notion database views support filters based on property values and can use advanced filters with AND and OR logic. | Adobe Acrobat supports importing and exporting comments data, including exporting comments to data files, but the official page does not describe spreadsheet-style column filtering. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: built for Android spreadsheet workflows with direct filter entry points in the sheet interface; Distinct: combines basic filtering with membership-related export options in one flow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on mail merge recipient filtering instead of Android spreadsheet filtering. | Compared with WPS: Google provides strong web spreadsheet filtering, while WPS is closer to on-device spreadsheet editing on Android. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database views and property-based organization rather than direct spreadsheet column filtering. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF review comment data instead of spreadsheet filtering workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Mail merge: Edit recipients | Sort & filter your data | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Importing and exporting comments |
Overall Conclusion
For Android spreadsheet work, WPS Filter fits quick mobile data review and row-level filtering directly inside the sheet. Google Sheets and Notion are useful when your work depends more on web collaboration or database-style views, while Microsoft and Adobe cover different document workflows in the official materials referenced here.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main pain point | How Filter helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales record review | Sales and operations teams | Too many rows to review manually | Filter by content or condition to find target records faster |
| 2 | Inventory status checks | Warehouse and purchasing teams | Hard to locate specific stock states in long tables | Filter by content or color to narrow visible rows |
| 3 | Finance data checks | Finance and admin teams | Need to review only rows that meet certain rules | Use condition-based filtering to reduce the visible range |
| 4 | Result export and summary | Membership users and managers | Need a separate output after filtering | Export filtered results or export a count |
| 5 | Quick mobile analysis | Field staff and project members | Large spreadsheets are difficult to review on a phone | Use filter arrows in the header row to focus on relevant data |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Filter on or off | ✅ | ✅ |
| Filter by content, color, or condition | ✅ | ✅ |
| Export filtered results | ❌ | ✅ |
| Export count | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cloud space and additional advanced benefits | Basic access | More benefits depend on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily viewing and basic filtering | Free | Covers turning Filter on and using common filter conditions |
| Exporting filtered results or counts | WPS Premium | Suitable when you need output after filtering more often |
| Broader account and productivity benefits | Choose a suitable paid plan as needed | Helpful when you also want added cloud and tool benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page