WPS Print Area is an Android spreadsheet printing feature for controlling what gets printed; 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
Print Area in WPS Office for Android helps you control page output and content scope when printing spreadsheets, so you can avoid printing unnecessary content.
Core tasks include:
- Set print range: choose all pages or specified pages in print preview.
- Set print area: choose the active worksheet, the entire workbook, or a custom area in page settings.
This feature is useful for mobile report printing, printing only selected pages, and outputting only a selected cell range. It helps reduce unnecessary pages and makes it easier to finish partial spreadsheet printing directly on an Android device. One practical advantage is that printer selection, preview, and print content settings are handled in one workflow.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android phone or tablet that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended for full print access and preview options |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local print setup itself, but network printing requires an available connection |
| Other | Your device should be connected to an available printer, and the spreadsheet file should open normally in WPS |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, tap the top-right menu, and confirm that the Print entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android spreadsheets, WPS lets you set a print range in print preview and choose the active worksheet, the entire workbook, or a custom area in page settings. | Excel supports setting or clearing a print area on a worksheet, and multiple print areas can print as separate pages. | Google Sheets on Android supports printing a spreadsheet and adjusting print settings such as paper size. | Notion mainly exports pages or databases to PDF before printing, rather than offering an in-place spreadsheet print area workflow. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF printing, including printer selection and print settings for finished PDF files. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS handles print range and print content settings directly inside the Android spreadsheet printing flow. Distinct: it supports worksheet, workbook, and custom-area output choices in one path. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents detailed print area controls, but the referenced guidance is centered on worksheet print area management rather than an Android in-app spreadsheet path. | Compared with WPS: Google supports Android printing, but the official page emphasizes general print settings and does not describe a custom cell-area print workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to exporting pages for PDF output and does not provide native spreadsheet print area controls. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is stronger for final PDF output, but spreadsheet content usually needs to be exported or converted before printing. |
| Official Source | — | Set or clear a print area | Print from Google Sheets | Export your content | Basic PDF printing tasks |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to control spreadsheet pages and content directly on Android, WPS provides a more focused in-app workflow. The other products support printing or export, but their official guidance is more oriented toward desktop spreadsheet management or PDF-based output.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Print only selected pages | Sales staff, admins | A multi-page report only needs partial output | Use Print Range to choose specified pages |
| 2 | Print only the current worksheet | Finance and data users | A workbook contains multiple sheets, but only one is needed | Choose Active Worksheet in print content |
| 3 | Print the entire workbook | Project leads | All worksheets need to be printed together | Choose Entire Workbook in print content |
| 4 | Print a selected cell area | Teachers, students, store staff | Only a key part of the sheet is needed | Choose Custom Area in print content |
| 5 | Handle printing on a phone | Mobile office users | It is inconvenient to switch to a computer for print setup | Complete preview and print settings directly on Android |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet printing | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF tools | Available | Available with a broader feature set |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | Broader access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional spreadsheet printing with basic print settings | Free | Print Area tasks are available for everyday light printing |
| More cloud storage, more templates, or broader PDF tools | WPS Premium | Better for users who also need expanded document and PDF workflows |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page