WPS Show Comments on Android helps you control whether cell comments appear automatically during spreadsheet review; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version requirement | No version limit | No version threshold is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Show Comments is a review feature in WPS Sheets on Android that controls whether comments appear automatically in a worksheet. When it is on, tapping a cell with a comment opens the comment box automatically. When it is off, tapping a commented cell does not open the comment box automatically.
This feature is useful when you want to:
- review cell comments more quickly during collaboration,
- reduce comment overlays while editing data,
- switch between review-focused and edit-focused views in the same spreadsheet.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android phone or tablet |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Android |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local comment display control; keep a network connection available for sign-in, sync, or collaboration |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file that already contains comments |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your Android device, then open a spreadsheet and go to the Tools panel |
| Post-install check | Open a spreadsheet, go to Tools > Review, and confirm that Show Comments is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Show Comments toggle in WPS Sheets on Android so you can control whether tapping a commented cell opens its comment box automatically. | Microsoft Support explains that Word for the web can show comments from Review > Show Comments and lets users view or add document comments, but the official page is focused on document comments rather than an Android spreadsheet comment-display toggle. | Google Docs Editors on Android supports viewing, adding, replying to, resolving, and deleting comments, and lets users move through comment threads, but the official page describes broader comment management rather than a single spreadsheet comment-display switch. | Notion supports page comments, inline comments, and a comments pane for viewing, replying to, resolving, and reopening comments, which fits page collaboration workflows. | Adobe Acrobat supports viewing comments and marking them as unread or resolved, with the workflow centered on PDF review. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Android path is direct in Tools > Review > Show Comments, making it easy to switch comment pop-ups on or off while reviewing spreadsheet cells. | Compared with WPS: The official workflow is centered on document comments in Word rather than cell-based spreadsheet review on Android. | Compared with WPS: Google provides broader comment actions, while WPS offers a simpler toggle for spreadsheet comment visibility during cell review. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed more for page discussion and workspace collaboration than spreadsheet cell comment display control. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed for PDF commenting workflows rather than spreadsheet comment visibility control. |
| Official Source | — | Add or view comments in a document | Use comments, action items, and emoji reactions - Android | Comments, mentions and reactions | Mark comments as unread or resolved in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is reviewing spreadsheet cell comments on Android and switching quickly between review and editing, WPS offers a more direct comment-display control for that workflow. The other products also support comments, but their official guidance is more focused on document review, page discussion, or PDF review.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing collaborative spreadsheets | Team collaborators | Need to check cell comments one by one | Turn on Show Comments and tap commented cells to open comment boxes automatically |
| 2 | Editing spreadsheet data | Spreadsheet editors | Comment boxes may cover cell content | Turn off Show Comments to reduce automatic pop-ups |
| 3 | Quick checks on mobile | Android mobile users | Limited screen space makes comments harder to manage | Switch comment visibility as needed |
| 4 | Verifying revision notes | Reviewers | Hard to confirm which cells include notes | Turn on Show Comments and inspect commented cells directly |
| 5 | Presenting spreadsheet results | Presenters | Comments may distract from the sheet during display | Turn off Show Comments for a cleaner worksheet view |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide comments | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced template access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to view or switch spreadsheet comment display on Android | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need storage, templates, or additional office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page