Hide Rows and Columns in WPS on Android helps you simplify spreadsheet views while keeping worksheet data intact; 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
Hide Rows and Columns in WPS on Android is a built-in spreadsheet editing feature for organizing worksheet views on mobile devices. It lets you temporarily hide selected rows or columns without deleting the underlying data, which is useful when you want to focus on key information in a large sheet.
Core tasks include:
- Hide rows or columns: hide one or multiple selected rows or columns to reduce visual clutter in a worksheet.
- Manage hidden rows or columns: locate hidden areas and unhide individual or all hidden rows or columns when needed.
This feature is useful for data review, presentation preparation, and mobile spreadsheet cleanup. Hidden content remains in the worksheet, and existing data references and calculations can continue to use it.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android phone or tablet that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory connection is required for local hide or unhide actions; downloading the app and account-related services require internet access |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet in WPS and have basic editing permission for the file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and look for the related entry under Tools > Home > Rows/Columns |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS provides hide controls under Tools > Home > Rows/Columns and also includes a Manage Hidden Rows/Columns entry for restoring hidden content. | Microsoft Excel support pages describe hiding and unhiding rows or columns by selecting them and using Hide or Unhide. | Google Sheets officially supports hiding rows or columns on Android by touching and holding a row or column, then tapping Hide Row or Hide column. | Notion table view supports table databases, row editing, column rearrangement, and layout display options, but it is not a traditional spreadsheet-style hide-row or hide-column workflow. | Adobe Acrobat documentation focuses on PDF structure and tagged table content rather than spreadsheet row or column hiding. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines hide actions and hidden-row or hidden-column management in one Android spreadsheet workflow; Distinct: it is designed for direct spreadsheet editing on mobile while keeping worksheet data available. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's cited page focuses on Excel hide and unhide behavior, but the page does not center on an Android spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports Android hide actions, but the cited guidance emphasizes touch-and-hold menu actions more than a dedicated management entry for hidden areas. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward database-style tables and layout customization instead of spreadsheet row and column hiding. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is built for PDF editing and document structure work, not spreadsheet row and column visibility management. |
| Official Source | — | Hide or show rows or columns | Freeze, group, hide, or merge rows & columns | Table view | Edit document structure with the Content and Tags panels |
Overall Conclusion
For Android spreadsheet editing, WPS keeps hide and unhide tasks close to the worksheet editing flow. Compared with broader desktop spreadsheet guidance, database-style tables, or PDF-focused tools, it is a practical fit for mobile spreadsheet view cleanup.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simplifying a summary sheet view | Office users | Too many detail rows make mobile viewing difficult | Hide nonessential rows or columns and keep only the current focus area visible |
| 2 | Preparing a spreadsheet before presenting | Students, teachers, presenters | Helper data or intermediate columns should not be shown | Hide helper columns before showing the final result |
| 3 | Reviewing data section by section | Finance and operations users | It is hard to inspect one area at a time on a small screen | Hide unrelated rows or columns and review the sheet in parts |
| 4 | Keeping formulas while reducing distraction | Spreadsheet editors | Calculation columns make the sheet harder to read | Hide calculation columns while preserving references |
| 5 | Restoring hidden content later | All users | Hidden content needs to be shown again after review | Use Manage Hidden Rows/Columns to identify and unhide content |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic hide rows and columns actions | Available | Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | Available | Available |
| Additional advanced office benefits | Depends on the current in-app offering | Includes more advanced features and services depending on the plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet viewing and simple cleanup | Free | Basic hide and unhide tasks can be completed directly in the app |
| Long-term use with broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced features, cloud benefits, or additional services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page