Insert or Delete Cells in WPS on iOS FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Common questions about inserting or deleting cells in WPS on iOS usually involve formula references, full-row or full-column deletion, and how shifted data behaves; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and 3 glossary terms.

FAQ

Will inserting cells affect formula references?

  1. After inserting cells, check the formulas in the affected area.
  2. Pay special attention to nearby relative references around the insertion point.
  3. If the result is not what you expected, use Undo and choose a different insertion method.

How do I delete an entire row or column?

  1. Select the target cell or the related area first.
  2. Tap Tools at the bottom and open the Home tab.
  3. Tap Delete Cells, then choose Entire Row or Entire Column.

Where does the existing data go after I insert cells?

  1. If you choose shift right, the data on the right side of the current row moves to the right.
  2. If you choose shift down, the data below the current column moves downward.
  3. After the insertion, review nearby cells to confirm that the data moved to the expected position.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Active cellThe current cell used as the reference point for editing. Insert and delete actions are usually based on this position.
Shift right / Shift downAfter a cell is inserted, existing data moves horizontally or vertically to make room for the new cell.
Entire row / Entire columnA command that affects a full row or full column instead of only one cell.