Move and Copy Worksheet in WPS on Android helps you reorder sheet tabs and create worksheet copies on a mobile device; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Move and Copy Worksheet is a worksheet management feature in WPS Office for Android. It helps you change the order of worksheet tabs and create a copy of an existing worksheet for continued editing.
Core capabilities include:
- Move a worksheet by pressing and holding a worksheet tab, then dragging it to a new position.
- Copy a worksheet from the worksheet tab options so you can keep the original sheet unchanged.
- Distinguish copied sheets more easily because the copy name adds a number after the original name.
This feature is useful for monthly report organization, template reuse, and keeping an original sheet before making changes.
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 worksheet moving and copying |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file with two or more worksheets so you can review tab order changes or create a copy |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, then open a spreadsheet and confirm that the worksheet tab area is visible |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports moving worksheet tabs on Android by pressing and holding a tab, and supports copying a worksheet from the worksheet tab menu. A copied sheet is created after the original sheet and adds a number to the name. | Excel supports dragging worksheet tabs to move them and using Move or Copy Sheet to copy an entire worksheet. Microsoft also notes that formulas, charts, and 3-D references should be checked when sheets are moved across workbooks. | Google Sheets supports dragging sheet tabs to reorder them and using Duplicate from the sheet tab menu to copy a sheet. The duplicate appears in a new tab next to the original sheet. | Notion does not use spreadsheet worksheet tabs. Its closer equivalent is reordering database views and duplicating views, which is different from copying a full worksheet in a spreadsheet. | Adobe Acrobat supports moving or copying PDF pages for document page organization, but it does not provide worksheet tabs or worksheet copy actions for spreadsheets. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: worksheet moving and copying are both centered on sheet tabs in the Android spreadsheet interface. Distinct: a copied sheet appears right after the original sheet, which is convenient for repeated edits on similar content. | Compared with WPS: Excel provides similar worksheet management, but the official guidance focuses on desktop and web workflows and includes extra cautions for formulas, charts, and 3-D references when moving sheets across workbooks. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports reordering and duplicating sheets, while its official guidance is mainly described around the sheet tab menu on Google Sheets. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for database views and page organization rather than worksheet-level spreadsheet tab management. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's comparable feature is page organization in PDFs, so it serves a different document type and workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Move or copy worksheets or worksheet data | Protect, hide & edit sheets | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Move or copy pages within PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to reorganize spreadsheet tabs and create worksheet copies directly on Android, WPS fits that mobile spreadsheet workflow well. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets offer related sheet management features, while Notion and Adobe focus on database views or PDF pages rather than spreadsheet worksheets.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reordering report sheets | Finance teams, operations teams | Too many worksheets are out of order | Press and hold a worksheet tab, then drag it to the target position |
| 2 | Reusing a template sheet | Students, administrative staff | Keep the original template while filling in new content | Use Copy Worksheet to create a new copy quickly |
| 3 | Preserving original data | Data organizers | Keep an untouched version before editing | Copy the worksheet first, then edit the copy |
| 4 | Managing recurring records | Sales teams, warehouse teams | Monthly or batch sheets use the same structure | Copy an existing worksheet, then update the numbering and content |
| 5 | Organizing tabs before sharing | Team members | Sheet tabs need a clearer order before collaboration | Move worksheets first, then share the file |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Move worksheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Copy worksheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Expanded PDF editing and conversion features | Some features are limited | More advanced features are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday worksheet reordering and copying | Free | This feature is available directly and works well for light spreadsheet editing |
| Need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office features | WPS Premium | In addition to worksheet management, it includes more advanced office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page