WPS Filter is the data filtering feature in WPS Spreadsheet on iOS; it includes 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Filter is a built-in data handling feature in WPS Spreadsheet on iOS. It helps you show or hide rows based on criteria so you can quickly locate matching records for review, analysis, and data management.
Core tasks include:
- Turn Filter on or off to add filter arrows to column headers.
- Filter by content, color, or condition in the current column.
- Export filtered results or export a count after filtering.
This feature is useful for reviewing sales lists, checking project records, and viewing categorized data. Filtering hides rows that do not match the current criteria and does not delete the original data.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | Local filtering does not require a constant network connection; keep a network connection available for sign-in or membership-related actions |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and make sure the data range includes a clear header row |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open a spreadsheet in WPS, select a data range, and look for Filter under Tools > Data |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Spreadsheet on iOS, you can turn Filter on or off, filter by content, color, or condition, and use a membership feature to export filtered results. | Microsoft Support describes filtering by field, comparison, and compare-to value, with optional And/Or logic for additional conditions in a mail merge recipient list workflow. | Google Docs Editors Help describes creating a filter in Google Sheets and filtering by condition, values, or color, with options to remove the filter later. | Notion Help explains that database views can be filtered by property and can use advanced filters with nested AND/OR logic. | Adobe Help explains filtering a collection by attribute values, including text, numeric, and date conditions, and applying multiple filters to narrow results. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct spreadsheet filtering path on iOS through Tools or the floating menu. Distinct: content, color, condition, and filtered-result export are described in one mobile workflow. | Compared with WPS: the Microsoft page focuses on mail merge recipient filtering rather than a spreadsheet-style mobile filtering path in one interface. | Compared with WPS: Google’s official help focuses on Google Sheets filtering on computer, while WPS here is centered on an iOS spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion filtering is designed for database views and properties rather than a traditional spreadsheet column filter menu. | Compared with WPS: Adobe filtering is designed for document collections and attributes rather than spreadsheet column filtering and filtered-result export. |
| Official Source | — | Query Options Filter dialog | Sort & filter your data | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Filter a collection using attributes |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Filter is well suited to direct spreadsheet work on iPhone and iPad, especially when you need a clear mobile path for turning filters on, refining visible rows, and exporting results. Google provides a comparable spreadsheet filtering model on desktop, while Notion and Adobe focus on database-view and document-collection filtering scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Filter helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing sales data | Sales teams, operations staff | Large tables make it hard to find target records quickly | Turn on Filter and narrow rows by content or condition |
| 2 | Checking color-marked items | Project members, reviewers | Highlighted cells are hard to review together | Use color-based filtering to gather marked items quickly |
| 3 | Exporting filtered results for reporting | Managers, reporting staff | Filtered rows need to be separated for follow-up work | Use the membership export option to output filtered results or counts |
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 | ❌ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily viewing and temporary filtering in spreadsheets | Free | Covers turning filters on and using common filtering conditions |
| Exporting filtered results or counts for follow-up work | WPS Premium | Adds export-related capabilities and reduces manual rework |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page