WPS Header and Footer on Android helps you add fixed header or footer content to spreadsheet pages during print preview; 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
Header and Footer is a page setup feature in WPS Office for Android spreadsheets. It is used to add repeating content to the top or bottom of each printed page, which is helpful for titles, dates, and page-level notes in spreadsheet output.
Core tasks include:
- Add a header by choosing a header style in print preview page setup.
- Add a footer by choosing a footer style in print preview page setup.
This feature is useful for printed reports, worksheet handouts, and spreadsheet pages that need consistent page identification.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local page setup actions |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and enter print preview |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the top-right menu and print preview entry are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android spreadsheets, WPS lets you open print preview, go to Page Setup, and choose a header or footer style. | Microsoft Word lets users go to Insert and add a header or footer, then edit the content. | Google Docs on Android lets users add and edit headers and footers when the document is in pages format and Print Layout is on. | Notion officially documents header customization for published Notion Sites rather than print headers and footers for document pages. | Adobe Acrobat lets users add headers and footers to PDF pages for repeated page-level information. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS places header and footer setup directly inside the Android spreadsheet print workflow, which fits mobile spreadsheet output. | Compared with WPS: the official Microsoft page focuses on document editing through the Insert tab, not an Android spreadsheet print-preview workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports Android editing, but headers and footers depend on pages format and Print Layout. | Compared with WPS: Notion covers site header customization on paid plans, so the use case differs from spreadsheet print page setup. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat works as a PDF editing flow after document creation, so the workflow differs from spreadsheet page setup before printing. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a header or footer | Use headers, footers, page numbers & footnotes | Edit and customize your Notion Sites | Add headers and footers to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to set headers or footers for spreadsheet pages directly on Android, WPS keeps the workflow inside print preview and page setup. Other products also support top or bottom page content, but their official workflows are centered on documents, sites, or PDFs rather than Android spreadsheet printing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add a header to a printed report | Mobile office users | Printed sheets need a clear title area | Choose a header style in Page Setup |
| 2 | Add a footer to a printed checklist | Field staff | The bottom of the page needs extra notes | Choose a footer style in Page Setup |
| 3 | Keep page identification consistent across multiple pages | Team users | Multi-page printouts are harder to identify | Use headers and footers to repeat fixed content |
| 4 | Organize page layout before submitting printed materials | Students and administrative users | Page information is incomplete before printing | Finish page setup in print preview first |
| 5 | Check print layout quickly on mobile | Users who work away from a desk | Page elements cannot be adjusted on a computer in time | Complete header and footer setup directly on Android |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet header and footer setup | Available | Available |
| PDF features | Access to basic PDF features | More PDF tools are included |
| Template downloads | Limited downloads | More template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to add headers or footers to spreadsheets on Android occasionally | Free | This feature can be used directly for light print setup needs |
| You also need more PDF tools, template access, or cloud storage | WPS Premium | This is more suitable if you use broader office features together |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page