WPS Sheets TEXTSPLIT helps you split text into multiple cells by a specified delimiter; 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
TEXTSPLIT is a built-in text function in WPS Sheets that splits text by a specified character or string and spills the results into adjacent cells. You can use the Insert Function dialog box to search for the function and fill in its arguments, type the formula directly in a cell, or review the syntax and argument details when working on text cleanup, split text in spreadsheet cells, and structured data preparation in WPS Office.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | 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 network connection for entering or calculating the function itself; internet access is needed for online help |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS Sheets and edit worksheet cells |
Download & Installation
Before you use TEXTSPLIT, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open WPS Sheets.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Sheets, open the Formulas tab, and confirm that you can use Insert Function and search for TEXTSPLIT |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Sheets, TEXTSPLIT lets you split text with a formula, use Insert Function, and review syntax details from the function workflow. | The official Word help page focuses on document editing, formatting, and collaboration, and does not present a spreadsheet text-splitting function on that page. | Google Sheets provides the SPLIT function to divide text around a delimiter and place each fragment into separate cells. | Notion formulas work with database properties, built-ins, and functions for calculations and text handling, rather than a traditional spreadsheet cell-splitting interface. | Adobe Acrobat's official page focuses on editing PDF text, including adding, replacing, and formatting text, rather than spreadsheet formula-based text splitting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can enter TEXTSPLIT directly in worksheet cells. Distinct: WPS also provides an Insert Function entry point and argument guidance in the same workflow. | Compared with WPS: this official Word page does not show a spreadsheet formula entry for text splitting. | Compared with WPS: Google also offers text splitting, but it uses the SPLIT function with different syntax and product workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on database formulas and property logic instead of worksheet-style formula entry for split results across cells. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for PDF text editing, not spreadsheet formula scenarios. |
| Official Source | — | Word help and learning | SPLIT function | Intro to formulas | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is splitting text inside spreadsheet cells, TEXTSPLIT in WPS Sheets is aligned with worksheet-based formula work. Google Sheets offers a comparable function, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to database formulas or PDF editing workflows.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Split names and IDs | Administrative staff, operations teams | Multiple fields are mixed in one text cell | Use TEXTSPLIT to separate the content into multiple cells by delimiter |
| 2 | Clean imported text data | Finance teams, data organizers | Pasted content does not separate into columns automatically | Enter TEXTSPLIT directly in a cell to generate split results |
| 3 | Learn function arguments | New users | The syntax and arguments are not clear | Use Insert Function and the help entry to review argument details |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use basic functions in WPS Sheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅, with access to more advanced capabilities |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet entry and basic formula use | Free | TEXTSPLIT is a built-in function and fits routine text-splitting tasks |
| More cloud storage or broader advanced office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also work with documents, PDFs, and cross-device workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page