WPS Sort on iOS helps you reorder spreadsheet data in ascending or descending order; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Sort in WPS Office for iOS is a spreadsheet data organization feature for collaboration mode. It helps you reorder selected data in ascending or descending order so you can review, compare, and manage information more efficiently.
Core capabilities include:
- Sort a selected data range from the Tools > Data entry.
- Sort the current column directly from the floating column menu.
- Undo the latest sort result when the order is not what you want.
This feature is useful for name lists, numeric ranking, quick spreadsheet cleanup, and collaborative review. Before sorting important data, confirm the selected range and keep an original copy when needed.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Sorting itself does not require a constant connection; keep the network stable when working with synced collaborative files |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and enter an editable data area |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your device, sign in, and open a spreadsheet file |
| Post-install check | Open a spreadsheet, select a data range, and confirm that the Data entry is available under Tools |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In the iOS spreadsheet collaboration scenario, WPS can sort a selected data range or the current column in ascending or descending order, and the result can be reverted with Undo. | Microsoft Word officially supports sorting table contents by column, data type such as text, number, or date, and ascending or descending order, which is oriented to document tables. | Google Docs officially supports sorting table rows in ascending or descending order and explains how pinned header rows are excluded from sorting, mainly for document tables on computer. | Notion officially supports sorting database items by property in database views, which is designed for structured database records rather than direct cell-range sorting in a spreadsheet. | Adobe officially documents sorting and searching cloud files in Acrobat on the web, which applies to file management rather than spreadsheet data sorting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: On iOS, WPS provides direct spreadsheet-oriented sorting from both the Tools panel and the floating column menu for quick in-place data cleanup. | Compared with WPS: the official Microsoft page focuses on Word table sorting in document layouts rather than mobile spreadsheet collaboration. | Compared with WPS: the official Google page highlights table-row sorting in Google Docs on computer, while iOS guidance on the same page does not emphasize table sorting. | Compared with WPS: Notion sorting depends on database properties and view settings instead of direct sorting for a selected spreadsheet range. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's official page is about sorting file lists, not spreadsheet rows or columns. |
| Official Source | — | Sort the contents of a table | Add and edit tables | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Sort and search files |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Sort on iOS is a practical fit for quick spreadsheet reordering in a mobile collaboration workflow. Other products also provide sorting, but their official guidance is centered on document tables, database views, or file lists rather than direct spreadsheet range sorting on iOS.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sort a name list alphabetically | Team collaborators | A list is hard to scan when entries are out of order | Select the data range and apply ascending or descending sort |
| 2 | Rank a numeric column quickly | Business users | It takes time to identify high and low values manually | Sort the target column from the floating menu |
| 3 | Clean up a shared spreadsheet | Project members | Multi-user edits can leave rows in a confusing order | Reorder the data before checking or reviewing it |
| 4 | Review unusual entries | Spreadsheet maintainers | Outliers and blanks are harder to spot in mixed order | Sort the data to group similar values together |
| 5 | Revert an unwanted result | General users | A sort result may not match the intended range | Use Undo to return to the previous order |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use the current sort feature | Available | Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | Available | Available |
| More advanced office and PDF features | Some features are limited | More advanced features and higher allowances are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher cloud storage allowance |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday sorting and basic spreadsheet cleanup | Free | The current sort feature is available directly and works well for light tasks |
| Broader advanced office needs and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need more advanced tools, templates, or expanded service allowances |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page