WPS Landscape View on iOS helps you view spreadsheets in a wider horizontal layout; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Landscape View is a spreadsheet viewing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It lets you see more columns when you hold your device horizontally, and the toolbar adjusts to the landscape layout. It is useful for reviewing wide worksheets, browsing multi-column data, and switching between portrait and landscape reading styles.
Core tasks include:
- Switch to landscape mode automatically: when screen rotation lock is off, turning the device sideways switches the sheet to landscape view.
- Use Default Landscape View: enable a fixed landscape viewing mode inside the spreadsheet interface.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that supports normal portrait and landscape rotation |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for landscape viewing itself |
| Other | The device must support auto-rotation; if Rotation Lock is on, automatic landscape switching will not work |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then rotate the device horizontally, or look for Default Landscape View under Tools → View |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS spreadsheets, WPS supports landscape viewing when the device is held horizontally and also provides a Default Landscape View option inside the app. | Word on mobile lets users change document orientation through Layout > Orientation, but this is a document page layout setting rather than a spreadsheet viewing mode. | Google Docs on iPhone and iPad supports Page setup for orientation and also offers pageless mode, where wide tables can be viewed by scrolling left and right. | Notion mobile supports reading and editing pages, but its official help states that columns created on desktop collapse into a single column on mobile. | Acrobat mobile focuses on PDF viewing modes and Liquid Mode for easier reading, which is designed for PDF content rather than spreadsheet landscape viewing. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: WPS is closer to spreadsheet viewing needs on iOS because it supports both device-based landscape switching and an in-app fixed landscape option. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on page orientation for documents, and its official help notes that not all orientation features are available on all devices. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes page setup and pageless document viewing, which helps with wide content but is not a dedicated spreadsheet landscape view entry. | Compared with WPS: Notion mobile collapses desktop columns into one column, so wide multi-column content is less direct to review on a phone or tablet. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for PDF reading and document workflows, not spreadsheet-specific landscape viewing. |
| Official Source | — | Word mobile orientation | Google Docs page setup | Notion for mobile | Acrobat mobile FAQ |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Landscape View is a practical fit for users who mainly review wide spreadsheets on iPhone or iPad. Other products provide orientation, pageless, or reading-related options, but they focus on document pages or PDF reading rather than spreadsheet-first landscape viewing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing wide spreadsheets | Finance, sales, and office users | Too few columns are visible in portrait mode | Rotate the device to landscape view and display more columns at once |
| 2 | Keeping a fixed horizontal view | Users who read reports for a long time | The display changes when the device rotates | Turn on Default Landscape View to keep a fixed horizontal layout |
| 3 | Comparing multiple columns | Students, teachers, and office users | Multi-column comparison is less efficient in portrait mode | Use the wider layout to review more fields together |
| 4 | Showing spreadsheet content in meetings | Presentation and collaboration users | Portrait mode shows less information on screen | Use landscape view to show a wider worksheet area |
| 5 | Switching between portrait and landscape reading | Mobile users working on the go | Different sheet shapes need different viewing styles | Switch between portrait and landscape based on the worksheet structure |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape View | ✅ | ✅ |
| Default Landscape View | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF and extended tools | Limited | More available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB and more depending on the plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to view spreadsheets in landscape on iOS | Free | Landscape View and Default Landscape View are available directly |
| You also need more cloud storage or advanced document tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need more PDF, template, or cloud-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page