WPS Protect Worksheet is a worksheet editing restriction feature in WPS Spreadsheet on iOS; 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 | The current tasks can be used directly |
| Version requirement | No specific version limit | Using the latest WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
Protect Worksheet helps limit editing on a specific worksheet so important data is less likely to be changed by mistake. In WPS Spreadsheet on iOS, you can turn protection on for the current worksheet and remove it later when editing is needed again.
Core capabilities include:
- Turn on worksheet protection from Tools > Review or from the worksheet name floating menu.
- Remove worksheet protection from Tools > Review or from the worksheet name floating menu.
- Optionally set a password when enabling protection.
- Check protection status through the lock icon shown before the worksheet name.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run iOS or iPadOS normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local protection actions; staying online is recommended for sign-in, sync, or sharing |
| Other | You need to be able to open the spreadsheet file and have permission to edit the current worksheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in to your account, and open a spreadsheet file |
| Post-install check | Open any spreadsheet and check whether Review-related options are available under Tools |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS can enable or remove protection for a worksheet directly, with an optional password during setup. After protection is enabled, a lock icon appears before the worksheet name. | Excel supports worksheet protection by locking cells and protecting the sheet, and it can also use a password and allow selected editing actions. | Google Sheets supports protecting a sheet or range and restricting who can edit it, but its official help page says sheet protection cannot be secured with a password. | Notion provides page lock and database lock to reduce accidental changes, but it is not worksheet-level protection inside a spreadsheet. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on password and permission protection for PDF files, which applies to document access and editing rather than worksheet-level spreadsheet protection. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS lets you enable or remove worksheet protection directly in the iOS spreadsheet interface. Distinct: it provides both a Review toolbar path and a worksheet-name floating menu path for the same task. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page focuses on Excel worksheet protection options mainly in Windows and web workflows, while the compared WPS flow here is centered on direct iOS in-app steps. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports editor-based restrictions, but its official help page states that sheet protection cannot use a password. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page or database collaboration control and does not provide a worksheet lock icon or a worksheet protection flow in spreadsheet tabs. | Compared with WPS: Adobe protects PDF documents rather than spreadsheet worksheets, so the protection target is different. |
| Official Source | — | Protect a worksheet | Protect, hide & edit sheets | Collaborate in a workspace | Password security overview |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to limit edits on a specific worksheet directly on iOS, WPS offers a mobile-friendly path inside the spreadsheet interface. Other products also provide protection-related controls, but they focus on different objects such as worksheet permissions, collaborative ranges, locked pages, or PDF files.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prevent accidental edits in shared sheets | Team members and collaborators | Key data may be changed by mistake when multiple people view the same worksheet | Turn on protection for the current worksheet to limit direct editing |
| 2 | Keep template structure fixed | Admin staff, teachers, and coordinators | Headers, formula areas, or instruction sections should not be changed casually | Enable protection and add a password when needed |
| 3 | Lock a worksheet quickly on mobile | Users who work with spreadsheets on phones often | It is inconvenient to complete complex settings while away from a desk | Use the worksheet name floating menu to enable protection quickly |
| 4 | Restore editing temporarily | Spreadsheet maintainers | A protected worksheet needs to be edited again | Remove worksheet protection and continue editing |
| 5 | Check whether protection is active | Viewers and maintainers | It may be unclear whether the current worksheet is protected | Check the lock icon before the worksheet name |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Protect Worksheet use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and broader feature access | Some features are limited | More advanced tools and broader feature access are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB for some plans |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to enable or remove worksheet protection on iOS | Free | This feature itself has no membership restriction in the current workflow |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need more advanced office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page