ROW in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows returns the row number of the current formula cell or a referenced cell or range; 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
The ROW function in WPS Spreadsheet returns the row number of the current formula cell or of a specified reference. You can insert it from the Insert Function dialog, type it directly in a cell or the formula bar, and review its syntax and parameter guidance when checking formulas, locating references, or building worksheet calculations.
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 mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for downloads, updates, and online help |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS Spreadsheet and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheet, open any worksheet, and confirm that the Insert Function entry is available on the Formulas tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Google | Notion | Adobe |
|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the built-in ROW function in WPS Spreadsheet, with access through the Insert Function dialog or direct formula entry, plus syntax guidance in the function workflow. | Excel provides the ROW function and returns the row number of a reference; if the reference is omitted, it returns the row of the cell containing the formula. | Google Sheets provides the ROW function and returns the row number of a specified cell, with the syntax ROW([cell_reference]). | Notion formulas work with database properties, built-ins, and functions for calculated outputs, but they are not a traditional worksheet cell-row function system. | Acrobat supports calculation rules for PDF form fields, but it does not provide worksheet-style ROW functions for spreadsheet cells. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps ROW inside a spreadsheet formula workflow with both Insert Function entry and direct =ROW(...) input in worksheet cells. | Compared with WPS: Excel offers the same function category and syntax-oriented documentation, with emphasis on reference behavior and examples. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports ROW, but its official guidance is centered on a browser-based spreadsheet environment. | Compared with WPS: Notion formulas are designed for database properties across records rather than worksheet coordinates and row-number references in cells. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat calculations are designed for PDF form fields instead of spreadsheet formula entry and row reference work. |
| Official Source | — | ROW function | ROW | Intro to formulas | Configure form field calculations in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: For worksheet-based row number lookup, reference positioning, and formula entry, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets are the closest direct alternatives. Notion and Adobe cover formula or calculation scenarios in different product models, so their workflows differ from spreadsheet cell functions.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Core Need | Solution |
|---|
| 1 | Insert the function quickly | New spreadsheet users | They do not want to memorize the function name or parameter flow | Use the Insert Function dialog to search for and insert ROW |
| 2 | Enter formulas directly | Users who edit formulas often | They want a faster way to input formulas | Type =ROW(...) directly in a cell or in the formula bar |
| 3 | Review syntax guidance | Users checking formula structure | They need to confirm syntax or help entry points | Open the function information view and review syntax and parameter guidance |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|
| Use basic spreadsheet functions in WPS Spreadsheet | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use the ROW function for basic calculations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion features | Limited or subject to product-page details | More advanced capabilities are available |
| Template and cloud-space related benefits | Basic benefits | More benefits and higher quotas |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet calculations and learning functions | Free | ROW is a basic spreadsheet function and is suitable for routine use |
| Broader PDF, template, or cloud-space needs | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need more extended office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
Source: WPS Office pricing page
