WPS Name Manager is a spreadsheet naming and management tool on Android; 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
Name Manager is a built-in spreadsheet feature in WPS Office for Android. It lets you assign custom names to cells or ranges, then view, edit, or delete those names from one place. Using names instead of cell addresses can make formulas easier to read and spreadsheets easier to maintain.
Core capabilities include:
- Create custom names for cells or ranges so they are easier to reference later.
- Manage existing names from a centralized list.
- Improve formula readability by using names instead of cell addresses.
This feature is useful for sales summaries, budget sheets, and statistical reports that repeatedly reference fixed ranges.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local naming and management; internet access is needed for download, sign-in, or sync |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and enter editable mode before using the feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to Tools > Data and confirm that name-related options are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you define names for cells or ranges in spreadsheets on Android and manage existing names in one place for formula reference and workbook maintenance. | Excel provides Name Manager to view, filter, edit, and delete defined names in a workbook, and supports using names in formulas. | Google Sheets supports named ranges that can be created, edited, deleted, and used directly in formulas. | Notion formulas work with database properties and calculations, rather than spreadsheet-style named range management. | Acrobat supports calculation logic for PDF form fields, rather than spreadsheet-style named range management. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: provides direct name creation and management in an Android spreadsheet workflow; Distinct: fits quick mobile spreadsheet maintenance when you need readable references on the go. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents a fuller desktop-style Name Manager workflow, while WPS focuses this help page on Android spreadsheet use. | Compared with WPS: Google documents named ranges mainly in the Google Sheets editing flow, while WPS provides an Android in-app spreadsheet path for this task. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with database property formulas, not workbook range naming. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF form calculations, not spreadsheet range naming and formula references. |
| Official Source | — | Use the Name Manager in Excel | Name a range of cells | Intro to formulas | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to name spreadsheet ranges and manage them directly on an Android device, WPS Name Manager covers common mobile editing needs in a straightforward way. Other products provide related capabilities, but they focus more on desktop workbook management, browser-based sheets, database formulas, or PDF form calculations.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales data summaries | Sales and operations teams | Formula ranges are hard to remember | Define names for sales ranges and use them directly in formulas |
| 2 | Budget sheet maintenance | Finance and admin users | Repeated references across sheets are easy to mix up | Name key ranges and manage them from one place |
| 3 | Statistical report cleanup | Spreadsheet editors | Complex sheets are hard to read | Replace cell addresses with business-friendly names |
| 4 | Quick mobile edits | Mobile office users | It is inconvenient to trace references on a phone | View and edit existing names directly on Android |
| 5 | Formula troubleshooting | Spreadsheet users | It is hard to locate broken references after changes | Check the name list and verify the referenced range |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Name Manager use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template resources | Partially available | More resources available |
| Some advanced tools | Provided according to the product page | More benefits provided according to the product page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional naming or range management on a phone | Free | It already supports creating, viewing, editing, and deleting names for everyday spreadsheet work |
| Frequent cross-device document work or larger cloud storage needs | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need more storage, sync support, and broader tool access |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page