WPS Grid Lines is a worksheet display aid in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; 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 | This feature itself has no membership requirement |
About This Feature
Overview
Grid Lines control whether the dividing lines between cells are visible in a worksheet, making it easier to identify cell boundaries while editing. In WPS Spreadsheet, this feature is available from view-related controls. Turning it on or off changes only the display of the current worksheet and does not change the data itself.
Core tasks include:
- Show or hide grid lines from the View tab for regular worksheet editing.
- Switch grid lines from the display settings area at the bottom of the window for quick preview changes.
This feature is useful for data entry, worksheet review, and presentation preparation. It also helps distinguish display-only grid lines from actual cell borders.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Grid line display is a local interface feature and does not require a constant network connection |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Spreadsheet workbook and enter editing view |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that a Grid Lines entry is available on the View tab or in the display settings area at the bottom |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet lets you show or hide worksheet grid lines directly so you can check cell boundaries while editing. | Excel lets users show or hide worksheet gridlines from the View tab and explains that gridlines are different from borders. | Google Sheets official formatting guidance explains cell formatting and borders, but the cited page does not focus on a dedicated worksheet gridline toggle path. | Notion table view lets users show or hide vertical lines in a database layout, which is different from a traditional spreadsheet worksheet gridline setting. | Adobe's cited help page focuses on creating and formatting tables in document layout workflows rather than a spreadsheet-style worksheet gridline display switch. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct worksheet-focused path for grid line display changes and supports quick switching from both the View tab and the bottom display settings area. | Compared with WPS: Excel provides a similar worksheet gridline control, with more official detail about printing, fill color, and border differences. | Compared with WPS: the cited Google page centers on formatting and borders, so the gridline toggle path is less directly documented in the same article. | Compared with WPS: Notion line display is tied to database table layout rather than spreadsheet worksheet editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's cited documentation is oriented toward document tables, not spreadsheet worksheet display aids. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide gridlines on a worksheet | Edit & format a spreadsheet | Table view | Creating tables |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Grid Lines fits everyday spreadsheet editing on Windows and gives users a direct way to switch worksheet display lines on or off. Compared with the cited alternatives, WPS stays focused on worksheet viewing rather than database layout controls or document table formatting.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data entry | Users entering worksheet data | Cell boundaries are harder to identify | Turning on grid lines makes input areas easier to locate |
| 2 | Layout preview | Users preparing reports or presentations | They want to preview the sheet without helper lines | Turning off grid lines gives a cleaner display preview |
| 3 | Worksheet review | Finance, operations, and admin users | Grid lines and borders are easy to confuse | Switching grid lines helps confirm which lines are actual borders |
| 4 | Multi-sheet cleanup | Users working across several worksheets | Different sheets need different display states | Grid lines can be adjusted per worksheet |
| 5 | Quick visual check | General office users | They need a fast display change | The bottom display settings area provides a quick toggle |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show and hide grid lines | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Use what is available in the product | More advanced features and services depend on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing and switching of grid lines | Free | The grid line feature itself does not require membership |
| Users who also need more advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need expanded PDF, template, cloud, or other advanced features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page