WPS Landscape View on iOS helps you view wider spreadsheet content when you hold your device horizontally; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | No version gate is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Landscape View is a spreadsheet viewing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It is designed to show more columns on screen when your iPhone or iPad is held horizontally, which makes wide tables easier to review.
Core tasks include:
- Switch to landscape mode: rotate the device horizontally so the spreadsheet automatically adapts to a wider layout.
- Default Landscape View: turn on a fixed landscape viewing option inside the spreadsheet for continued wide-table viewing.
This feature is useful for reviewing wide spreadsheets, checking collaborative sheets, and scanning more columns on mobile with less horizontal scrolling.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that supports screen rotation |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local viewing; keep a connection if you need file sync or collaboration updates |
| Other | Turn off iOS rotation lock for automatic rotation; fixed landscape viewing must be enabled inside a spreadsheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then rotate the device or go to Tools > View to check whether Default Landscape View is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS spreadsheets on iOS, you can rotate the device to enter landscape viewing and use Default Landscape View to keep the sheet in a fixed landscape display for wider table review. | Microsoft Word supports changing page orientation to Landscape so wider page content can fit more naturally, but its official guidance focuses on document page layout rather than a spreadsheet-focused mobile viewing mode. | Google Docs on iPhone and iPad supports page orientation in Page setup, and its pageless format can display wide tables with left-right scrolling. | Notion mobile supports reading and editing on phones, but desktop column layouts collapse into a single column on mobile. | Adobe Acrobat mobile focuses on PDF viewing modes, zoom, and Liquid Mode for reading documents on smaller screens. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: built for mobile spreadsheet viewing on iOS; Distinct: supports both automatic device rotation and a manual fixed landscape option inside the sheet. | Compared with WPS: official guidance describes page orientation settings for documents, not a dedicated fixed landscape spreadsheet view on mobile. | Compared with WPS: orientation and pageless options are available, but they are document page settings rather than a spreadsheet-specific fixed landscape viewing control. | Compared with WPS: mobile layouts collapse columns into one column, so wide structured content is less direct to review than in a spreadsheet view. | Compared with WPS: Adobe emphasizes PDF reading and page display controls rather than a spreadsheet landscape viewing feature. |
| Official Source | — | Change page orientation to landscape or portrait | Change page settings on Google Docs | Notion for mobile | Acrobat Reader mobile app FAQ |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Landscape View is more directly aligned with spreadsheet viewing on iOS, especially when you need to review wide tables on a phone or tablet. Compared with document- and PDF-focused alternatives, its entry points are more specific to spreadsheet viewing and day-to-day mobile table review.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing wide spreadsheets | Mobile office users | Portrait view shows too few columns | Rotate the device to landscape view and see more columns at once |
| 2 | Checking collaborative sheets | Team members | Too many fields require repeated horizontal scrolling | Use landscape view to expand the visible area on one screen |
| 3 | Keeping a sheet in landscape | Users who review wide tables for longer periods | Device orientation changes can interrupt reading | Turn on Default Landscape View to keep the sheet in landscape |
| 4 | Accessing folded toolbar items in full-screen viewing | Mobile spreadsheet editors | Some toolbar items are rearranged in landscape or full-screen view | Open the toolbox to reach folded commands and continue working |
| 5 | Switching between portrait and landscape for different sheet shapes | Light editors and reviewers | Long and wide sheets need different viewing angles | Switch between portrait and landscape based on the current sheet layout |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape View | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Default Landscape View | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF conversion and more advanced tools | Limited or unavailable | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need landscape spreadsheet viewing on iOS | Free | Landscape View and Default Landscape View are available without membership |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader advanced office features | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who want additional advanced tools and larger cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page