WPS Table Styles on iOS helps you apply preset table formatting quickly; this guide covers 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Table Styles is a built-in formatting feature in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheets. It lets you apply a preset visual style to a selected table range so the table is easier to read on mobile screens. After you select a table, you can open Table Styles and control effects such as header row fill, first column fill, last row fill, last column fill, banded rows, and banded columns.
Core tasks in this guide include:
- Apply a preset table style to a selected range.
- Adjust table style options for rows and columns.
- Clear an applied table style when you want to return to a plain look.
This feature is useful for schedules, duty rosters, project lists, and data summary sheets. It is especially helpful when you want to highlight headers, separate rows visually, or improve spreadsheet readability 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 | No required network connection for local table styling; downloading, installing, and account actions require internet access |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file that contains a table and make sure the target cell range can be selected |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office → open a spreadsheet file → select a table range → tap Tools and look for Table Styles under the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In iOS spreadsheets, WPS lets you select a table range and apply preset table styles with options such as header row, first column, last row, last column, banded rows, and banded columns. | Microsoft documents support Table Styles and related table style options such as header row, total row, banded rows, and banded columns. | Google Docs supports table editing, border styling, background color, row and column sizing, and other table options, but its official help focuses more on manual table formatting than a preset style gallery. | Notion table views focus on database organization, properties, sorting, filtering, and layout customization rather than spreadsheet-style preset table formatting. | Adobe InCopy supports table formatting through Table Options and Cell Options, including borders, fills, rows, columns, and header or footer rows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings preset table styling into a mobile spreadsheet workflow, so you can format an existing table range quickly from one entry point. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides strong table formatting, but the official guidance here is centered on document tables and desktop-style table tools. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes direct cell and table property editing, and the official page does not highlight a preset table style gallery for this scenario. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for structured database management, while WPS is closer to a traditional spreadsheet table styling workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe offers detailed table formatting controls, but its official guidance is more aligned with publishing and layout workflows than quick spreadsheet styling on mobile. |
| Official Source | — | Format a table | Add and edit tables | Table view | Formatting tables |
Overall Conclusion: For quick table beautification on iOS, WPS is well suited to users who want a direct spreadsheet styling workflow on mobile. Microsoft and Adobe provide broader table formatting controls in their own product contexts, Google focuses more on table property editing, and Notion is better suited to database-style organization.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class schedule cleanup | Students and teachers | Headers and content rows are hard to distinguish | Use header row fill and banded rows to improve structure |
| 2 | Sales data review | Sales and operations staff | Long tables are harder to read on mobile | Use banded rows or banded columns to improve scanning |
| 3 | Project list reporting | Team members | Key columns and summary rows do not stand out enough | Use first column, last row, or last column fill to highlight focus areas |
| 4 | Shift schedule sharing | Admin and shift managers | Dates and staff columns are easy to misread | Use header row and banded columns to separate information blocks |
| 5 | On-site data logging | Mobile office users | Manual formatting is slow on a phone | Apply a table style once for faster visual cleanup |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Table Styles | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core WPS Office editing features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Some features may be limited | More advanced features and benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday table viewing and simple formatting | Free | Table Styles can be used directly for light spreadsheet work |
| Long-term use with broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced features, cloud benefits, or other premium tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page