WPS Font Color on iOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 16, 2026

WPS Font Color is a text formatting feature in WPS Spreadsheets on iOS; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks1Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership1Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Font Color is a built-in text formatting feature in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheets. It is used to change the display color of text inside a cell.

Key capabilities include:

  • Change the text color in a cell to make important values easier to spot.
  • Apply color to selected text while editing a cell for partial emphasis.
  • Use common colors from the color panel to keep spreadsheet formatting consistent.

This feature is useful for data marking, status highlighting, and spreadsheet cleanup on mobile.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemAn iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkChanging font color locally does not require a constant network connection; sign-in and sync features do require network access
OtherYou need an editable spreadsheet file and permission to edit it

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Post-install checkOpen WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to Tools > Home and confirm that Font Color is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryIn WPS spreadsheets on iOS, you can open Tools → Home → Font Color to change the text color in a cell. Partial text coloring inside a cell is also supported while editing.Word lets you select text and change it from Home > Font Color.Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides let you change text color and create custom colors.Notion lets you apply color to inline text or full text blocks, and also supports slash commands for color changes.Acrobat provides text formatting tools for PDF editing, including font color changes.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: the entry path is organized for mobile editing through the bottom toolbar on iOS, and it supports coloring selected text inside a cell.Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on Word document text and does not describe a mobile spreadsheet path.Compared with WPS: official guidance includes custom colors, but the documented flow is mainly desktop-oriented.Compared with WPS: color styling is centered on page and block content rather than spreadsheet cell formatting.Compared with WPS: the official workflow is focused on PDF text editing rather than spreadsheet collaboration.
Official SourceChange the font color in a Word documentChange the color of text, objects, and backgroundsStyle & customize your pageFormat text in PDFs in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: If you want to change spreadsheet text color quickly on iOS, WPS provides a mobile-friendly path through its bottom toolbar. Other products also support color changes, but their official workflows are aimed at different content types such as documents, pages, or PDFs.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable UsersMain NeedHow Font Color Helps
1Marking important valuesStudents and office usersKey numbers are hard to identify at a glanceApply a noticeable text color to target cells
2Separating status informationTeam collaboratorsDifferent statuses appear mixed in one sheetUse different text colors for pending, done, or exception items
3Emphasizing part of a cellMobile editorsOnly part of the text needs emphasisEnter edit mode, select part of the text, and apply a color
4Keeping formatting consistentReport editorsSpreadsheet styles look inconsistentReuse common colors for a unified text style
5Checking output before printingUsers preparing printed sheetsIt is hard to judge how colors will appear on paperAdjust text color first, then review the print result

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature ItemFree UsersWPS Premium
Font color changes✅ Available✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing✅ Available✅ Available
More advanced tools and extended benefitsDepends on the specific featureMore benefits are available depending on the subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
Everyday text color changes in cellsFreeFont Color is available directly for light spreadsheet editing
Broader document work with more advanced toolsWPS PremiumSuitable for users who need more editing tools and added benefits

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page