WPS Insert Icon on Android helps you add icons to spreadsheets and adjust how they appear; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Icon is an insertion feature in WPS Sheets on Android. It lets you add arrows, basic shapes, markers, and other icons to a worksheet for flow visualization, data annotation, and emphasis.
Core tasks include:
- Insert icons: Choose an icon from the icon library and insert it as a floating image or a cell image.
- Adjust icon position and size: Select an inserted icon to move it or resize it. Cell images stay aligned with the cell display.
This feature is useful for process tables, status markers, data explanation sheets, and other spreadsheet layouts that need clearer visual cues.
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 | A network connection is recommended when downloading the app, signing in, or loading online materials |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS spreadsheet files and use basic touch controls |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Sheets, tap Tools, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that Floating Image or Cell Image is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you insert icons in Android spreadsheets through Floating Image or Cell Image, then adjust position and size afterward. | Microsoft Word supports inserting icons and SVG graphics, but its official guidance focuses on document editing rather than icon insertion inside Android spreadsheet cells. | Google Docs supports inserting images and drawings, but its official help focuses on general image and drawing content rather than a spreadsheet icon library tied to cell display. | Notion supports page icons and emoji for page identification, but it is not positioned as a spreadsheet icon insertion tool. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on comments, stamps, and PDF markup rather than icon insertion for spreadsheet editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS supports both floating images and cell images, which fits mobile spreadsheet annotation and layout adjustment more directly. | Compared with WPS: icon insertion is available, but the official explanation is more document-oriented and provides less guidance for mobile spreadsheet scenarios. | Compared with WPS: better documented for general document image handling, with less official detail about icon libraries and in-cell placement for spreadsheets. | Compared with WPS: useful for page organization and visual labels, but it does not focus on icon layout inside spreadsheet cells. | Compared with WPS: more suitable for PDF review markup than spreadsheet icon editing. |
| Official Source | — | Insert icons in Microsoft 365 | Insert or delete images and videos | Create a subpage | Comment on PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Insert Icon is more closely aligned with Android spreadsheet editing. It supports quick icon insertion and follow-up adjustment in the worksheet, which is helpful for users who need visual markers and layout control while working on mobile sheets.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Process step labeling | Project members | Text-only process descriptions are not visual enough | Insert arrows and basic shapes to show direction and sequence |
| 2 | Data status marking | Spreadsheet editors | Important values are hard to identify quickly | Insert check marks, crosses, stars, and similar icons |
| 3 | Cell content styling | Mobile office users | The sheet lacks visual hierarchy | Use Cell Image so the icon displays with the cell |
| 4 | Key area highlighting | Reporting users | Important areas need clearer visual prompts | Use Floating Image to place icons above the target area |
| 5 | Print preparation | Users who need output-ready sheets | Graphic placement needs adjustment before printing | Resize and reposition icons for clearer output |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert some basic icons | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use some icons marked for members | ❌ | ✅ |
| Adjust the position and size of inserted icons | ✅ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet marking | Free | Covers common icon insertion and adjustment tasks |
| Layout work that needs more icon materials | WPS Premium | Gives access to some member-marked icon materials |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page