How to Use WPS Row and Column Headings on macOS

Last updated:July 16, 2026

This section includes 2 how-to topics for Row and Column Headings, both available in the current worksheet without membership; 2 are free and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Turn Row and Column Headings on or off from the View tab

Feature entry: top View tab → Row and Column Headings

  1. Open the target worksheet in WPS Spreadsheet.
  2. Click the View tab at the top of the window.
  3. Find the Row and Column Headings toggle in the toolbar.
  4. Click it once to show the row numbers on the left and the column letters at the top.
  5. Click it again to hide the row numbers and column letters.
  6. The change affects only the current worksheet display.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: row numbers and column letters appear when enabled and disappear when disabled.
  • What you can do next: continue entering data, editing formulas, or reviewing worksheet content.
  • No side effects: worksheet data in other sheets is not changed.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: changing only the current worksheet and expecting all worksheets to update the same way.
  • Environment note: open a worksheet first so the related controls are available.

2. Switch Row and Column Headings from the status bar display settings

Feature entry: bottom status bar → Display Settings

  1. Open the worksheet you want to review.
  2. Find Display Settings on the right side of the bottom status bar.
  3. Click Display Settings.
  4. Find Row and Column Headings in the display options.
  5. Click the related switch to show or hide the headings.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the current worksheet updates the heading display immediately.
  • What you can do next: continue browsing, locating cells, or adjusting other display options.
  • No side effects: cell content and formatting stay unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: overlooking the entry when the display settings area is not expanded.
  • Environment note: the exact position of the status bar entry can vary slightly with window width.