WPS Share Selection is a range-sharing feature in WPS Sheets collaboration mode; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None stated | No version threshold is listed for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Share Selection is a built-in sharing feature in WPS Sheets collaboration mode for Windows. It lets you generate a shareable link for a selected cell range in a collaborative spreadsheet. When the recipient opens the link, the view jumps directly to that selected range so they can review, fill in, or continue working more quickly.
Core tasks include:
- Generate a link for a selected cell range so collaborators can focus on the exact area that needs attention.
- Set link permissions before sharing so access can match the collaboration scenario.
- Copy and send the link so recipients open the spreadsheet at the target range.
This feature is useful for spreadsheet collaboration, data collection, team input, and review workflows in large sheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is required to create and open sharing links |
| Other | You need access to a collaborative spreadsheet and the related file permissions |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your Windows device before using Share Selection, and sign in with an account that can access the collaborative file.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Sheets, open a collaborative file, right-click a selected range, and confirm that Share Selection is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In a collaborative spreadsheet, you can select a cell range, open Share Selection from the right-click menu, set link permissions, and copy a link that opens at that range. | Microsoft Excel supports sharing a workbook section and creating a link to a specific sheet, range, table, or chart in Excel for the web. | Google Sheets supports links to a range of cells in a spreadsheet, helping viewers open the sheet at a specific range. | Notion supports page links and block links so people can open a page or jump to a specific block. | Adobe Acrobat supports shared PDF links for review and commenting, centered on document-level review workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: It combines range selection, permission setup, and direct range targeting in one spreadsheet workflow, which is useful for large collaborative sheets. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also supports section links, but the cited workflow is centered on Excel for the web; WPS places range sharing directly in the collaborative spreadsheet context menu. | Compared with WPS: Google supports linking to a cell range, but the workflow is centered on inserting a link; WPS places range sharing directly in the spreadsheet context menu. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with page and block collaboration than spreadsheet range entry tasks. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward PDF review and comments rather than spreadsheet range collaboration. |
| Official Source | — | Share a section of a workbook | Work with links and bookmarks | Links and backlinks | Share PDF links in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Share Selection is well suited to spreadsheet collaboration when you need recipients to open a file at a specific cell range. Other products provide document, page, block, or PDF sharing workflows, while WPS keeps the process closely tied to spreadsheet range-based collaboration.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main challenge | How Share Selection helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collect data in a target range | Project members, coordinators | It takes time to explain where people should fill in data | Share a selected range so recipients open the exact cells |
| 2 | Review a specific part of a sheet | Reviewers, managers | Review comments often require repeated location guidance | Send a range-focused link to the exact area that needs review |
| 3 | Split work by area | Team collaborators | Multiple people may open the wrong section in a large sheet | Share different ranges for different tasks |
| 4 | Remote follow-up | Cross-team collaborators | It is hard to guide others to the right place during chat | Copy the range link and send it directly in a message |
| 5 | Form-style completion | Teachers, operations teams | Recipients still need to search manually after opening a file | The link opens at the target range right away |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Share Selection has no membership restriction. The WPS Office pricing page also shows general differences between the free plan and paid plans.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Share Selection | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | Higher cloud storage in paid plans |
| Templates, PDF, and extended tools | Basic access | More advanced tools and broader feature access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Share a selected spreadsheet range in daily collaboration | Free | Share Selection itself is available without membership |
| Need more cloud storage or broader office features | WPS Premium | A paid plan is more suitable when you also need expanded storage and additional tools |
How to Subscribe
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Source: WPS Office pricing page