Move and Copy Worksheet in WPS on iOS helps you reorganize sheet tabs and create worksheet copies in a spreadsheet; this guide covers 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Move and Copy Worksheet is a worksheet management feature in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheets. It helps you reorder worksheet tabs and create a copy of the current worksheet without rebuilding the sheet from scratch.
Core capabilities include:
- Move a worksheet by long-pressing its tab and dragging it to a new position.
- Copy a worksheet from the worksheet tab action area to create a duplicate after the current sheet.
- Edit the copied worksheet independently for templates, versions, or branch files.
This feature is useful for report templates, multi-version project sheets, and workbook cleanup before sharing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Available on iPhone and iPad |
| App version | Using the latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local sheet moving or copying; keep a connection available for sign-in or cloud collaboration when needed |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file that already contains worksheets or allows new worksheet creation |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the worksheet tab area is visible at the bottom or top of the screen |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports moving worksheet positions directly in an iOS spreadsheet and copying the current worksheet from its tab, with the duplicate created after the original sheet. | Microsoft Excel officially supports dragging worksheet tabs to move them and using Move or Copy Sheet to copy an entire worksheet, with cautions about formulas and charts when moving across workbooks. | Google Sheets officially emphasizes online collaborative spreadsheet editing. Its public product information focuses more on collaboration and spreadsheet work overall than on a dedicated worksheet-tab copy flow matching WPS. | Notion supports duplicating pages, public pages, and database views, but its content model is based on pages and databases rather than traditional spreadsheet worksheet tabs. | Adobe Acrobat supports moving or copying PDF pages for document page organization, but the managed object is a PDF page rather than a spreadsheet worksheet. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps move and copy actions close to the worksheet tab area, which is convenient for reorganizing multi-sheet spreadsheets on mobile. Distinct: copied sheets are created as separate worksheet duplicates that you can continue editing right away. | Compared with WPS: Excel provides comparable worksheet move and copy coverage, but its official flow is more desktop-oriented and includes extra caution for workbook references. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets official messaging is centered more on collaboration and cloud spreadsheet work, with less direct official guidance around a worksheet-tab duplication flow in the same style. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for page and database organization, while WPS is more aligned with worksheet-tab management inside a spreadsheet workbook. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF page arrangement rather than spreadsheet worksheet duplication and tab order management. |
| Official Source | — | Move or copy worksheets or worksheet data | Google Sheets product page | Duplicate public pages | Move or copy pages within PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical fit when you need to reorder worksheet tabs and create sheet copies quickly on iOS. For spreadsheet-focused tab management, its workflow stays closer to the worksheet tab itself, while the other products focus more on workbook desktop flows, cloud collaboration, page-based organization, or PDF page handling.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reordering monthly report sheets | Finance and operations users | Worksheet tabs are out of order | Long-press a worksheet tab and drag it into place |
| 2 | Copying a template sheet for reuse | Project managers and admins | Rebuilding the same layout takes time | Use Copy to create a matching worksheet duplicate |
| 3 | Keeping the original before editing | Students and individual users | Direct edits may affect the original sheet | Copy the worksheet first, then edit the duplicate |
| 4 | Cleaning up a workbook before sharing | Team collaborators | Sheet order is unclear before handoff | Move worksheet tabs into a clearer sequence |
| 5 | Creating multiple similar versions | Template maintainers | Several similar sheets are needed for comparison | Repeat the copy action and rename each duplicate |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Move worksheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Copy worksheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud space |
| Template access | Limited template downloads | More template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday worksheet organization and one-off copying | Free | The feature in this guide is available directly for standard worksheet management |
| More cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | A better fit if you also need added storage or expanded office-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Get membership: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page