WPS Table Styles is a table formatting feature in WPS Spreadsheet for Windows; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Table Styles helps you quickly apply preset formatting to a selected table range, making it easier to highlight header rows, first columns, banded rows, or banded columns and improve readability.
In WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, you can use the Table Styles entry on the Home tab for common formatting tasks. Related actions include:
- Apply a preset table style for a consistent table appearance.
- Turn on first row or first column emphasis.
- Turn on banded rows or banded columns for easier reading.
- Clear formatting to return to a default appearance.
This feature works well for summary sheets, shared tracking tables, and print-ready worksheets. If you apply a new style after manual formatting, some earlier formatting may be replaced.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required internet connection for local table style changes; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | You need to open or edit a spreadsheet file and have permission to edit the target range |
Download & Installation
Before using Table Styles, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open WPS Spreadsheet.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer and complete the setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Table Styles entry is available on the Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you apply preset styles to a selected table range from the Home tab and supports first column, first row, banded rows, and banded columns display options. | Microsoft supports table styles and style options such as Header Row, Total Row, Banded Rows, and Banded Columns in its table design workflow. | Google Docs supports table styling through border, background color, row and column sizing, and table options, with more manual formatting controls than a preset style gallery. | Notion table view supports rearranging rows and columns, resizing columns, wrapping text, and calculations, but it is centered on database views rather than a spreadsheet-style table style gallery. | Adobe InCopy supports table styles and cell styles that can apply borders, fills, and region-based formatting in one step. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is directly available on the Home tab for quick formatting during spreadsheet editing; Distinct: common display options such as first row, first column, banded rows, and banded columns are grouped in one workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides similar style options, but the workflow is tied to table design tabs in its own document or spreadsheet interface. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses more on manual table formatting and table options than on a preset spreadsheet-style style gallery. | Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes database organization and view management rather than fast visual styling for traditional spreadsheet tables. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's table styling is more aligned with publishing and layout workflows than everyday spreadsheet editing. |
| Official Source | — | Apply a table style | Add and edit tables | Table view | Table and cell styles |
Overall Conclusion
If you want a quick way to unify table appearance during spreadsheet editing, WPS Table Styles fits well into a day-to-day worksheet workflow. Other products also provide table formatting features, but their paths and priorities differ across document editing, database views, and publishing layouts.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Table Styles helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales data summaries | Sales and operations teams | Long rows are harder to read accurately | Use banded rows to improve readability |
| 2 | Project schedule cleanup | Project managers and team members | Headers and key columns do not stand out enough | Use first row and first column emphasis |
| 3 | Shared sheet formatting | Collaborative teams | Manual formatting becomes inconsistent across editors | Apply one preset table style for a unified look |
| 4 | Print preparation | Admin and finance users | Printed tables can look flat or unclear | Apply a clearer style before print preview |
| 5 | Training or teaching sheets | Teachers and trainers | Example tables need stronger visual structure | Use preset styles to improve presentation quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
The feature itself is available without a membership restriction. WPS membership can add access to other advanced office capabilities, but it does not change the basic use of Table Styles.
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic table style application | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| First row, first column, banded row, and banded column options | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced office and extended benefits | Some features are limited | More advanced capabilities are available |
| Cloud space and template-related benefits | Basic allocation | Higher allocation or more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet cleanup and basic visual formatting | Free | The core Table Styles workflow is available directly |
| Users who also need broader advanced office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need expanded PDF, template, or cloud-related features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page