How to Create New Spreadsheets in WPS on Android

There are 4 how-to topics for creating a new spreadsheet in WPS on Android; use the index below to choose the right method, with 1 topic available without membership and 3 membership-related items.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a Blank Spreadsheet

Entry point: WPS Home → “+” → Sheets → Blank

1. Open WPS Office and go to the home page.
2. Tap the “+” button.
3. Select “Sheets”, then tap “Blank”.
4. WPS creates a new blank spreadsheet and opens it in editing mode.

Success Criteria

• UI state: A new blank spreadsheet page is open.
• Next actions: You can enter data, format cells, or save the file immediately.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not enter the Sheets category first, you may open Docs or Slides by mistake.

2. Create from a Template

Entry point: WPS Home → “+” → Sheets

1. Tap the “+” button and select “Sheets”.
2. Browse or search for the template you want.
3. Tap a template to preview it.
4. Tap “Use Now” to create a new spreadsheet from that template.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The template opens as a new editable spreadsheet.
• Next actions: You can edit the text, data, and formatting, then save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Template previews may load slowly when the network is unstable.
• Membership: Some templates require membership.
• Environment limits: Template resources usually require an internet connection.

3. Create by Importing a File

Entry point: WPS Home → “+” → Scan → Import File

1. Tap the “+” button and select “Scan”.
2. Select “Import File”.
3. Choose the target file from local storage, recent files, or a cloud location.
4. Open the file and continue editing it in WPS.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected file opens in WPS.
• Next actions: You can edit, save as, or share the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If storage permission is not granted, the file list may not display correctly.
• Membership: This is a membership-related feature.
• Environment limits: A network connection is needed when you access cloud files.

4. Create by Scanning an Image

Entry point: WPS Home → “+” → Scan → To Excel

1. Tap the “+” button and select “Scan”.
2. Select “To Excel”.
3. Choose an image from the gallery or take a photo.
4. Tap to start the conversion and wait for recognition and layout processing.
5. After the conversion is complete, export the result as a new spreadsheet file.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The table content in the image has been converted into a new Excel file.
• Next actions: You can review the recognition result, then edit or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Blurry, tilted, or reflective images can reduce recognition accuracy.
• Membership: This is a membership-related feature.
• Environment limits: A stable internet connection is recommended during scanning and conversion.