WPS Row Height and Column Width on macOS helps you adjust how rows and columns are displayed in spreadsheets; this feature includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | 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
Row Height and Column Width is a built-in spreadsheet layout feature in WPS Office for macOS. It helps you adjust row height, column width, AutoFit behavior, and standard column width settings based on content and page layout needs. You can use the Rows & Columns menu under the Insert tab or the right-click context menu to make precise changes.
Core tasks include:
- Set row height: enter a target height in points.
- Set column width: enter a target width in characters.
- AutoFit row height: adjust height based on cell content.
- AutoFit column width: adjust width based on cell content.
- Standard column width: restore columns to the default width.
This feature is useful for organizing data tables, preparing cleaner print layouts, keeping multiple rows and columns visually consistent, and handling wrapped text or longer field values in WPS spreadsheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Row height and column width adjustments are local editing features and do not require a constant internet connection |
| Other | Open a WPS spreadsheet file and make sure the worksheet is editable |
Download & Installation
Before using row height and column width tools, install WPS Office for Mac and open a spreadsheet file.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS Spreadsheet, open any worksheet, and confirm that the Rows & Columns entry is available under the Insert tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports setting row height, column width, AutoFit row height, AutoFit column width, and restoring standard column width from the Rows & Columns menu or the right-click menu. | Word supports manual dragging, exact size entry, and AutoFit for table rows and columns. | Google Sheets supports resizing rows and columns with custom values or Fit to data from the right-click menu. | Notion table views support dragging to resize columns and reordering rows and columns, while official help focuses more on table view layout than exact row height input. | Adobe InCopy supports setting Column Width and Row Height, dragging to resize, and distributing rows or columns evenly in table formatting workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines exact value entry, AutoFit options, and standard column width reset in one spreadsheet workflow. Distinct: the same feature set is also available through the right-click menu for faster local edits. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft Word provides strong table sizing controls for document tables, but the official page does not present a standard column width reset in the same way as spreadsheet editing. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports custom sizing and Fit to data, but the official help page does not describe a standard column width reset option. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on database-style table views and column display changes, with less emphasis on exact row height controls in the official help page. | Compared with WPS: Adobe supports exact row and column sizing, but its table workflow is more oriented to publishing and layout editing than everyday spreadsheet work. |
| Official Source | — | Resize a table, column, or row | Add or move columns & cells | Table view | Formatting tables |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is everyday spreadsheet editing with precise row and column sizing plus a quick way to restore default column width, WPS offers a direct workflow. Other products are also suitable when your work is centered on document tables, database-style views, or publishing-oriented table formatting.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Showing wrapped text clearly | Spreadsheet editors | Multi-line cell content is not fully visible | Use AutoFit Row Height to match the content height |
| 2 | Keeping columns visually consistent | Data organizers | Uneven column widths reduce readability | Use Column Width to enter a consistent character width |
| 3 | Restoring a default layout | Everyday office users | Repeated edits make column widths inconsistent | Use Standard Column Width to restore the default width |
| 4 | Making quick local adjustments | Frequent editors | Switching tabs repeatedly slows down editing | Use the right-click menu to adjust row height or column width directly |
| 5 | Fine-tuning print layout | Report creators | The worksheet layout looks uneven before printing | Enter exact row height and column width values |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Row height and column width adjustment | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic Office editing tools | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced templates |
| AI tools | Limited access for some tools | More AI tools and higher usage allowances |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday row height and column width adjustments | Free | This feature itself is available without membership for normal spreadsheet editing |
| More cloud storage, templates, or extended tools | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more storage, templates, and additional office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page