Use WPS Grid Lines with 2 how-to topics, including switching from the View tab and switching from Display Settings in the status bar; use the How-to Index to jump to the steps you need.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Show or Hide Grid Lines from the View Tab | Free |
| 2 | 2. Switch Grid Lines from Display Settings in the Status Bar | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Show or Hide Grid Lines from the View Tab
Entry point: Top View tab → Grid Lines
- Open the target worksheet in WPS Spreadsheets.
- Click the View tab at the top.
- Find the Grid Lines toggle in the toolbar.
- Click once to show grid lines.
- Click again to hide grid lines.
- To confirm the result, check whether the cell separators in the current worksheet appear or disappear.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Grid lines in the current worksheet are shown or hidden as expected.
- What you can do next: Continue editing, entering data, reviewing, or presenting the worksheet.
- No side effects: The grid line display state of other worksheets is not changed.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you are not in a spreadsheet worksheet first, you may not see the related entry.
- Environment note: This setting affects only the display of the current worksheet.
2. Switch Grid Lines from Display Settings in the Status Bar
Entry point: Bottom-right status bar Display Settings → Grid Lines
- Open the target worksheet in WPS Spreadsheets.
- Find the Display Settings button at the bottom-right corner of the window.
- Click Display Settings.
- Find the Grid Lines switch in the menu that appears.
- Click the switch to show or hide grid lines for the current worksheet.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The grid line state of the current worksheet updates immediately.
- What you can do next: Continue editing the spreadsheet without switching back to the top tab.
- No side effects: Cell content, formatting, and other worksheet settings are not changed.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Confusing grid lines with cell borders can lead to incorrect result checks.
- Environment note: This entry is available when the worksheet interface is displayed normally.