Insert or Delete Cells in WPS on Android helps you adjust spreadsheet structure on mobile; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Insert or Delete Cells in WPS on Android is a built-in spreadsheet editing feature for adjusting part of a worksheet without rebuilding the full table. It supports inserting cells from the Home tab, deleting cells from the Home tab, and quickly inserting cells from the Insert tab.
Core tasks include:
- Insert cells and shift existing content right or down when you need to add data in the middle of a sheet.
- Delete cells and shift nearby content left or up when you need to remove local gaps or incorrect entries.
- Insert full rows or columns when you need to expand the worksheet structure.
This feature is useful for quick spreadsheet edits on mobile, small structural changes in shared sheets, and temporary data updates while away from a desktop device.
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 editing; keep a connection available for sign-in, sync, or collaboration |
| Other | Open an editable spreadsheet file and make sure you have permission to edit the current file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to the Tools panel and confirm that the related commands appear under the Home or Insert tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you insert cells from the Home or Insert tab, with options to shift cells right or down, insert an entire row, or insert an entire column. For deletion, it supports shift left, shift up, delete entire row, and delete entire column. | Microsoft Word supports adding a cell, row, or column in a table and lets users shift cells right or down. Its official guidance is focused on document tables rather than spreadsheet-style mobile editing. | Google Sheets supports adding, changing, moving, or deleting rows, columns, or cells, commonly through the right-click menu in its computer help guidance. | Notion table view is mainly a database view. It supports creating table views, rearranging rows and columns, and editing properties, but it is not centered on spreadsheet-style cell insertion and deletion with shift directions. | Adobe Acrobat web help focuses on PDF editing, page organization, and text or image changes. Its official help content does not describe spreadsheet-style cell insertion or deletion. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides direct spreadsheet cell insertion and deletion options on Android, including both local shift actions and full row or column changes. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides similar structural controls for Word tables, but the official workflow is oriented to desktop ribbon commands and document layout. | Compared with WPS: Google covers row, column, and cell changes clearly, but the cited help page is centered on computer workflows rather than an Android in-app path. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for database organization and view management, while WPS is more direct for precise spreadsheet cell shifts. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for PDF editing rather than spreadsheet structure changes. |
| Official Source | — | Add a cell, row, or column to a table in Word | Add or move columns & cells | Table view | Edit PDFs in Acrobat on the web |
Overall Conclusion
For quick spreadsheet structure changes on an Android device, WPS offers a more direct in-app path for inserting or deleting cells, rows, and columns. Microsoft and Google also provide related editing capabilities, but their cited official guidance is more focused on desktop or web workflows. Notion and Adobe are better suited to database organization or PDF editing rather than this spreadsheet task.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add missing data in the middle of a sheet | Sales teams, operations staff | Entering new data would otherwise overwrite existing content | Insert cells and shift existing content right or down |
| 2 | Remove an incorrect cell | Finance staff, administrative users | A wrong entry must be removed while keeping nearby data aligned | Delete cells and shift nearby content left or up |
| 3 | Expand worksheet structure | Project members | A new row or column is needed for extra records | Insert a row above or insert a column on the left |
| 4 | Revise shared sheets on mobile | Field staff, managers | A spreadsheet needs a quick structural fix away from a desktop device | Complete the change directly from the Android Tools panel |
| 5 | Make local changes after review | Reviewers, approvers | A small layout issue needs to be corrected immediately | Combine insert and delete actions to rearrange data quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert or delete cells | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced office and extended benefits | Available within the free plan scope shown on the pricing page | May include more advanced features and cloud-related benefits depending on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday mobile spreadsheet adjustments | Free | This feature itself is available directly and works well for quick fixes and basic editing |
| Long-term use with broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools, templates, or cloud-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page