WPS Highlight Rows and Columns is a spreadsheet viewing aid on Android; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Highlight Rows and Columns is a viewing aid in WPS Office for Android spreadsheets. It helps you identify the current cell position by highlighting the row and column of the selected cell while you browse a worksheet.
This feature is useful for checking data, reviewing large sheets on a phone screen, and following cell positions more easily during collaboration or mobile editing.
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 viewing; downloading, signing in, or syncing requires internet access |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and access the View tools from the bottom toolbar |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that Highlight Rows and Columns is available under Tools → View |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you turn on Highlight Rows and Columns from Tools → View to visually track the row and column of the current cell during spreadsheet browsing. | Microsoft Excel official guidance highlights conditional formatting for cells, ranges, tables, and PivotTable reports based on rules and values. | Google Sheets official guidance provides conditional formatting for cells, rows, or columns, including custom formulas. | Notion official table guidance focuses on database table views, row and column arrangement, property editing, and wrapped content. | Adobe Acrobat official desktop help focuses on PDF viewing, navigation, editing, and document tools rather than spreadsheet row-and-column highlighting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The feature is exposed as a direct viewing control for the current cell on Android, which is convenient for mobile spreadsheet navigation without a membership requirement. | Compared with WPS: the official feature description centers on rule-based formatting rather than a direct mobile viewing aid for the active row and column. | Compared with WPS: similar visual emphasis can be built with conditional formatting rules, but it is described as a formatting workflow rather than a direct current-cell viewing toggle. | Compared with WPS: table views are designed for database-style organization, not for spreadsheet-style active row and column tracking. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed for PDF workflows and does not present a comparable spreadsheet viewing control for the active cell position. |
| Official Source | — | Excel conditional formatting | Google Sheets conditional formatting | Notion table view | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion: For Android spreadsheet viewing, WPS provides a more direct path for tracking the current cell position on a small screen. The official pages for Microsoft and Google emphasize conditional formatting workflows, while Notion and Adobe focus on different product scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checking spreadsheet data | Mobile office users | It is easy to lose track of the current cell position | Highlight the current row and column together |
| 2 | Browsing large worksheets | Users reviewing many rows and columns | A phone screen makes horizontal and vertical references harder to follow | Use row-and-column highlighting to keep the current position clear |
| 3 | Reviewing content in collaboration | Team members discussing sheet content | It can be hard to align on the same cell area quickly | Use the highlighted row and column to confirm the current area |
| 4 | Verifying entered values | Spreadsheet editors | Repeated checking can lead to row or column confusion | Move across cells and use the highlight as a visual guide |
| 5 | Demonstrating spreadsheet actions on mobile | Trainers or presenters | Viewers may not see the current focus clearly | Use the highlight to make the active position easier to follow |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight Rows and Columns entry | Available | Available |
| Basic spreadsheet viewing | Available | Available |
| More PDF and advanced office features | Some features are limited | More complete access is available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to use Highlight Rows and Columns on Android spreadsheets | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you use additional office capabilities beyond this feature |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page