Insert/Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on iOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 16, 2026

This WPS Sheets feature on iOS helps you adjust worksheet structure quickly; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks3Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership3Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Insert/Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on iOS is a spreadsheet editing feature for adjusting worksheet structure on iPhone and iPad. It helps you add space for new data, remove unused structure, and reorganize table layouts during mobile editing.

Core tasks include:

  • Quick row or column insertion from the floating menu for selected rows or columns.
  • Row or column insertion from the Tools tab through the Insert command.
  • Row or column deletion from the floating menu after selecting the target area.

This feature is useful for daily reports, temporary table cleanup, header adjustments, and collaborative worksheet updates on mobile devices.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemAn iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office is recommended so all spreadsheet editing entries are visible
NetworkNo mandatory network connection is required for local row and column edits; keep a connection if you need sync or collaboration
OtherOpen an editable spreadsheet file and make sure you have permission to edit it

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Post-install checkOpen WPS Office, open any spreadsheet, and select a cell to confirm that row and column editing entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryOn iOS, WPS lets you insert rows, insert columns, delete rows, and delete columns through a floating menu or through Tools → Insert. The number of inserted rows or columns follows the current selection.Microsoft Support explains that Word tables can add rows above or below and columns left or right from Table Layout, and rows or columns can also be deleted. The official guidance is centered on document tables.Google Docs for iPhone and iPad officially supports adding columns to the left or right, adding rows above or below, and deleting rows, columns, or the whole table.Notion officially describes simple tables that can add rows and columns, and can also add or remove both by dragging the table corner. It is positioned more for lightweight content organization.Adobe official documentation available for this topic is mainly for InCopy table editing, where rows and columns can be inserted or deleted, rather than for an iOS spreadsheet workflow.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS provides both a floating-menu path and a Tools-tab path for the same structural edits on iOS. Distinct: its workflow is focused on spreadsheet structure changes in a mobile editing context.Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page here focuses on Word table structure rather than an iOS spreadsheet editing flow.Compared with WPS: Google Docs on iOS also supports row and column edits, but its official path relies on Format or gray-bar controls.Compared with WPS: Notion simple tables are more suited to lightweight note layout and basic information display than worksheet-style editing.Compared with WPS: Adobe's official guidance here is oriented to desktop publishing table editing, not a common mobile worksheet editing path.
Official SourceAdd columns and rows to a tableAdd and edit tables - iPhone and iPadFormat your pageSelecting and editing tables

Overall Conclusion
If you mainly adjust spreadsheet structure on an iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a direct mobile workflow for inserting and deleting rows or columns. For everyday worksheet maintenance, it covers the common structure changes most users need without leaving the editing view.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable ForPain PointSolution
1Adding daily report entriesMobile office usersThe current sheet does not have enough rowsInsert rows quickly to create more record space
2Adding a new data fieldProject collaboratorsA new tracking dimension is needed temporarilyInsert a column for the new field
3Cleaning blank structureSpreadsheet organizersExtra blank rows or columns affect readabilityDelete unused rows or columns
4Adjusting a shared templateTeam membersA collaborative sheet needs a temporary structure changeUse the floating menu to update the layout quickly
5Fixing a sheet on mobileiPhone and iPad usersA simple structure issue does not justify switching to desktopComplete the row or column edit directly on iOS

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFreeWPS Premium
Insert rows or columns✅ Available✅ Available
Delete rows or columns✅ Available✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet structure edits✅ Available✅ Available
Additional advanced office and extended benefitsDepends on the in-product offering shown for your accountIncludes broader advanced features and extended benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
Everyday row and column editsFreeThis feature itself is available without membership and fits routine spreadsheet editing
Frequent mobile work across more advanced office tasksWPS PremiumA better fit if you also need broader document, PDF, or extended office capabilities

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page