Hide Rows and Columns in WPS on iOS helps you temporarily hide selected spreadsheet rows or columns while keeping the original 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 is a spreadsheet view management feature in WPS Office for iOS. It lets you temporarily hide selected row numbers or column headers while keeping cell data, formula references, and worksheet structure unchanged.
Core tasks include:
- Hide rows or columns: Select one or more target rows or columns and hide them to reduce visual clutter.
- Manage hidden rows or columns: Select the adjacent rows or columns around a hidden area to open management options and unhide content when needed.
This feature is useful for simplifying reports, presenting cleaner spreadsheets on a small screen, and temporarily hiding helper data. It is available without membership for everyday mobile spreadsheet editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local hide or unhide actions |
| Other | You need an editable spreadsheet file and permission to edit it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the related entry is available under Tools > Home > Rows & Columns |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you hide selected rows or columns and then use Manage Hidden Rows and Columns to continue with unhide actions. | Excel supports hiding and showing worksheet rows and columns, and adjacent rows or columns can be selected to unhide them. | Google Sheets supports hiding rows or columns and shows an arrow where hidden content can be shown again. | Notion lets you hide or show database properties in table views, which is closer to column visibility management than spreadsheet row and column hiding. | Adobe Acrobat help focuses on PDF table editing and document structure, rather than spreadsheet-style row and column hiding. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct mobile path through Tools > Home > Rows & Columns. Distinct: It includes both Hide and Manage Hidden Rows and Columns for follow-up actions in one workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documentation mainly describes desktop right-click actions for hiding and unhiding rows or columns. | Compared with WPS: Google documentation mainly describes computer-based menu and right-click actions. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database property visibility instead of worksheet row numbers, column headers, and spreadsheet formulas. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF workflows, so row and column hiding is not presented as a core spreadsheet task. |
| Official Source | — | Hide or show rows or columns | Freeze, group, hide, or merge rows & columns | Database properties | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to hide rows or columns quickly on an iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a direct mobile workflow for both hiding and managing hidden content. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets support similar spreadsheet actions, while Notion and Adobe address related visibility tasks in different product contexts.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simplifying summary reports | Finance and operations users | Too many detail rows or columns make key figures harder to read | Hide nonessential rows or columns and keep only the main data visible |
| 2 | Presenting spreadsheets on mobile | Sales and project users | Small screens make dense spreadsheets harder to explain | Hide secondary columns before presenting or reviewing the sheet |
| 3 | Temporarily hiding helper calculations | Spreadsheet editors | Intermediate calculation areas distract from final results | Hide helper rows or columns while keeping result areas visible |
| 4 | Checking whether hidden content exists | Reviewers and approvers | It is not always obvious whether data has been hidden | Use Manage Hidden Rows and Columns to review and restore hidden content |
| 5 | Organizing continuous data ranges | Everyday office users | Handling multiple rows or columns one by one is inefficient | Select multiple targets first and hide them in one action |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Hide rows and columns | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Manage hidden rows and columns | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools | Some features are limited | More advanced capabilities are available |
| Cloud storage and additional benefits | Basic benefits | More extended benefits are typically available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet viewing and cleanup | Free | Hide and manage hidden rows or columns are available for basic editing needs |
| Frequent work that also needs more advanced office tools | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more PDF tools or broader membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page