WPS Highlight Rows and Columns on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 14, 2026

Common questions about Highlight Rows and Columns usually focus on display behavior, print results, and collaboration differences; this section includes 3 FAQs and a glossary.

FAQ

Does Highlight Rows and Columns affect printing?

  1. Highlight Rows and Columns is a screen display aid.
  2. After you turn it on in a worksheet, you can continue editing and previewing content normally.
  3. During printing or output, the actual cell content and existing formatting remain the main result, so this highlight effect is not written into the spreadsheet as data.

Why can’t I see the highlight effect after turning it on?

  1. First, make sure the file is open in WPS Sheets and that you are in a worksheet view.
  2. Check whether Highlight Rows and Columns is actually turned on from the View tab or the bottom status bar.
  3. Select any cell and watch for changes in its row and column. If nothing appears, switch the toggle once and select a cell again.

Will other collaborators see the highlight effect that I turned on?

  1. Highlight Rows and Columns is mainly used as a viewing aid in the current interface.
  2. Each collaborator can decide whether to turn it on based on their own viewing needs.
  3. The effect helps the current user locate the active position and does not change the actual spreadsheet data.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Highlight Rows and ColumnsA display effect that highlights the row and column of the selected cell at the same time.
Status barThe functional area at the bottom of the spreadsheet window that can provide quick toggles or status information.
Custom colorA setting that lets you choose a different color for the highlight effect to improve visibility.