WPS Show Comments on iOS helps you control whether spreadsheet comments appear during collaborative 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 limits | None specified | Applies to this feature overview |
About This Feature
Overview
Show Comments is a review feature in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheet collaboration mode. It lets you show or hide cell comments so you can switch more easily between reviewing feedback and editing data.
Main capabilities include:
- Show all comments: when Show Comments is on, tapping a cell with a comment opens the comment box automatically.
- Hide all comments: when Show Comments is off, tapping a cell with a comment does not open the comment box automatically.
- Support review workflows: comments can stay visible during review and stay out of the way during data editing.
This feature is useful for collaborative spreadsheet review, comment checking, and switching between review and editing on iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | A stable network connection is recommended when opening online collaborative files |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet in WPS collaboration mode that already contains comments |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office → open a spreadsheet → go to Tools and open the Review tab to confirm that Show Comments is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In iOS spreadsheet collaboration mode, WPS provides a Show Comments toggle that controls whether tapping a commented cell opens its comment box automatically. | Word provides comment views and a Comments pane, with options to switch between contextual and list views for document comments. | Google Docs Editors on iPhone and iPad support viewing, adding, replying to, deleting, and resolving comments across Docs, Sheets, and Slides. | Notion supports page comments, inline comments, and a comments pane, with display options for inline comments on pages. | Acrobat lets users view comments and manage them in a comments list, mainly for PDF review workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the control is placed directly in the Review tools for iOS spreadsheets, making it faster to switch comment visibility while reviewing cell-based feedback. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance focuses on document comment views and panes rather than a spreadsheet cell comment visibility toggle on iOS. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes comment viewing and response workflows; WPS is more focused on quickly controlling comment display state in spreadsheet review. | Compared with WPS: Notion comments are designed for pages and content blocks rather than spreadsheet cell comment visibility control. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF comment review lists instead of spreadsheet comment display control on mobile. |
| Official Source | — | Using Modern comments in Word | Use comments, action items, and emoji reactions | Comments, mentions and reactions | View comments |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to control whether comments appear while reviewing spreadsheets on iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a more direct path inside spreadsheet review tools. The other products also support comments, but their official guidance is centered more on document, page, or PDF review scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How Show Comments Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing a collaborative spreadsheet | Team members | Need to check cell comments one by one | Turn on Show Comments and tap commented cells to review feedback |
| 2 | Clearing the view before editing data | Spreadsheet editors | Comment boxes may cover cell content | Turn off Show Comments before editing values |
| 3 | Quick review on a small screen | iPhone or iPad users | Need a fast way to switch viewing states | Use the Review toolbar to toggle comment display quickly |
| 4 | Checking feedback before a meeting | Project owners | Need to confirm whether comments still need attention | Turn on Show Comments and inspect commented cells |
| 5 | Presenting spreadsheet content | Presenters | Comments may distract from the data view | Turn off Show Comments to keep the sheet cleaner |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide spreadsheet comments | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available with a broader feature range |
| Cloud storage and additional advanced tools | Basic allocation and basic tools | More cloud storage and more advanced tools |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to show or hide comments in spreadsheets | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need broader office and PDF capabilities | WPS Premium | A better fit if you also want more cloud storage and additional advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page