WPS Grid Lines on macOS help control whether worksheet cell separators are visible; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | 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 | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Grid Lines in WPS Office for Mac are a worksheet display aid in spreadsheets that control whether cell separators are visible. When turned on, it is easier to distinguish cell areas. When turned off, the worksheet looks cleaner.
Core capabilities include:
- Show or hide grid lines from the View tab to adjust the display of the current worksheet.
- Switch grid lines from Display Settings in the bottom status bar for faster worksheet viewing changes while editing.
This feature is useful for data entry, worksheet review, and presentation scenarios. Grid lines affect only the display of the current worksheet. They do not change data content or other worksheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No required internet connection for switching grid lines |
| Other | Open a WPS spreadsheet worksheet before using the feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office for Mac, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that the grid line entry is available in the View tab or the bottom status bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Spreadsheets, you can show or hide grid lines for the current worksheet from the View tab or from Display Settings in the bottom status bar. | Microsoft Excel lets users show or hide gridlines from the View tab by selecting or clearing Gridlines. | Google’s official help page describes adding and editing gridlines in charts in Google Sheets, mainly for chart readability rather than worksheet-wide cell grid display. | Notion officially supports table views for databases, including layout and property display, but its help content focuses on database tables rather than spreadsheet worksheet grid line toggles. | Adobe Acrobat lets users show or hide a grid from View > Show/Hide > Rulers & grids > Grid for object alignment in PDFs rather than spreadsheet cell display. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides two clear entry points for this worksheet display task—both the View tab and the bottom status bar. Distinct: It fits everyday spreadsheet editing and review workflows directly. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft’s official guidance shows the View tab entry, but this source does not present a bottom status bar shortcut for the same task. | Compared with WPS: Google’s official page here focuses on chart gridlines, so the documented scenario is different from worksheet cell grid display. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered more on database table organization than on worksheet grid line visibility in a spreadsheet interface. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s grid is designed for page alignment and measurement in PDFs, not for worksheet cell separation during spreadsheet editing. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide gridlines | Add and edit a chart or graph | Table view | Grids, guides, and measurements in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Grid Lines on macOS are focused on direct worksheet display control in spreadsheet work. Compared with the official pages reviewed here, WPS is closer to day-to-day worksheet editing, while the other products emphasize chart gridlines, database tables, or page alignment tools.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data entry | Spreadsheet editors | Cell areas are hard to distinguish | Turn on grid lines to locate input areas more easily |
| 2 | Worksheet review | Reviewers | Need to check cell boundaries quickly | Use grid lines to identify row and column positions |
| 3 | Presentation display | Presenters | The worksheet looks too dense or needs a cleaner view | Turn off grid lines to reduce visual distraction |
| 4 | Multi-worksheet work | Everyday office users | Different worksheets need different display states | Set grid line visibility separately for the current worksheet |
| 5 | Faster view switching | Frequent editors | Re-entering menus slows down editing | Use Display Settings in the status bar for quick switching |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Grid line display toggle | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF and some extended tools | Partially limited | Broader access available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on plan scope |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday worksheet viewing and editing | Free | The grid line toggle itself is available directly and supports basic display needs |
| Broader cross-module office work | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need more PDF, template, or cloud storage features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page