Merge Workbooks in WPS on Android helps you combine multiple spreadsheet files into one workbook; it includes 2 core tasks, with 0 available without membership and 2 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 | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Merge Workbooks is a spreadsheet feature in WPS Office for Android that combines multiple separate spreadsheet files into a single workbook for centralized review, organization, and comparison.
Core capabilities include:
- Start Merge Workbooks from the All Services entry.
- Start Merge Workbooks from the More Output Conversion entry.
- Select cloud or local spreadsheet files and begin the merge process.
This feature is useful for consolidating business reports, organizing scattered data files, and handling workbook combination tasks on a mobile device.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable network connection is needed when selecting cloud files; local-only use has no mandatory network requirement |
| Other | Access to local storage or cloud files is needed, and spreadsheet files should be available to open |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open any spreadsheet file, and check the related entries in the ☰ menu |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you choose multiple cloud or local spreadsheet files on Android and merge them into one workbook directly from spreadsheet menus. | Microsoft Learn describes merging multiple Word documents into one current document through Insert > Text from File, which is a document merge workflow rather than an Android workbook merge flow. | The Google Docs product page highlights online collaboration, version history, and importing common file types, but it does not describe a workbook merge feature. | Notion supports importing Word, CSV, PDF, and other file types, and Excel content can be brought in through CSV import, but this is an import workflow rather than workbook merging. | Adobe Acrobat supports combining multiple files into one PDF for sharing and archiving, which is different from merging spreadsheet workbooks. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Built for mobile spreadsheet consolidation on Android, with two in-app entry points and support for selecting cloud or local files before merging. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on Word document merging, not spreadsheet workbook merging on Android. | Compared with WPS: the official page emphasizes collaborative document editing and file import instead of workbook merge operations. | Compared with WPS: it is better suited to content import and database organization, and imported spreadsheet data often needs additional cleanup. | Compared with WPS: it is designed for combining files into PDF rather than consolidating spreadsheet workbooks. |
| Official Source | — | Merge Word documents | Google Docs product page | Import data into Notion | Combine files into one PDF |
Overall Conclusion: If your goal is to combine multiple spreadsheet files into one workbook on an Android device, WPS provides a more direct mobile spreadsheet workflow. The other products are positioned more around document collaboration, content import, or PDF combination.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monthly report consolidation | Finance and operations staff | Multiple spreadsheets are stored separately and are hard to review together | Merge several spreadsheets into one workbook for centralized review |
| 2 | Project data archiving | Project team members | Cloud and local files come from different places and take time to organize | Select cloud or local files in one merge flow before processing |
| 3 | Temporary mobile consolidation | Field staff and mobile workers | It is inconvenient to copy and organize files one by one on a computer | Complete workbook consolidation directly on Android |
| 4 | Multi-source data comparison | Analysts | Several spreadsheets need to be reviewed side by side in one workbook | Merge them first, then continue reviewing and analyzing in one workbook |
| 5 | Pre-delivery file cleanup | Team collaborators | Too many files are difficult to manage before delivery | Merge them into one workbook before the next handoff step |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Merge Workbooks | ❌ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document viewing and editing | Free | Suitable for basic office work and basic PDF use |
| Frequent file merging and more advanced office tasks | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need membership features and more cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page