Create and delete comments in WPS on iOS lets you add notes to spreadsheet cells, review existing comments, and remove comments when they are no longer needed; 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 |
| Version guidance | No specific limit stated | Using the latest WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
Create and delete comments is a spreadsheet review feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you add notes to cells, open existing comments for review or editing, and remove comments that are no longer needed.
Core tasks include:
- Create a comment from the toolbar for structured review steps.
- Create a comment from the floating menu for faster cell-level input.
- View, edit, and delete a comment from the selected cell.
This feature is useful for spreadsheet review, data clarification, collaboration notes, and follow-up cleanup.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local comment editing; network access is needed for sign-in or file sync |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and have permission to edit it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, sign in if needed, and open a spreadsheet file |
| Verification after installation | Open a spreadsheet, select a cell, and confirm that a comment-related entry is available from Tools or the floating menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports creating comments in iOS spreadsheet cells, viewing or editing comment content, and deleting a comment by clearing its content. | Word supports inserting, replying to, and deleting comments in documents, with comments shown in the margin for document review. | Google Docs Editors supports adding, editing, replying to, filtering, and deleting comments, and Google Sheets can locate the commented cell. | Notion supports page comments, inline comments, replies, resolving, reopening, and deleting, with a focus on page collaboration. | Acrobat supports adding and managing comments in PDF review workflows for PDF markup and review. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps comment creation, review, editing, and deletion close to the spreadsheet cell workflow on iOS, which fits quick mobile spreadsheet feedback. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance here focuses on document comments in Word rather than spreadsheet cell comments on iOS. | Compared with WPS: Google offers broader collaboration options such as filtering and action items, while WPS stays focused on direct mobile spreadsheet commenting. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on page and block discussions instead of traditional spreadsheet cell comments. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF commenting and review rather than spreadsheet cell comments. |
| Official Source | — | Insert, delete, or change a comment | Use comments, action items, & emoji reactions | Comments, mentions & reactions | Add and manage comments |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly review spreadsheet notes on iPhone or iPad, WPS keeps the comment workflow close to the selected cell and works well for quick mobile edits. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each provide comment features too, but their official workflows emphasize document review, broader collaboration, page discussion, or PDF review.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data notes | Spreadsheet editors | A cell needs extra explanation | Add a comment to the target cell |
| 2 | Collaborative review | Team members | Existing notes need to be checked or updated | Open the comment and revise the text |
| 3 | Cleanup of old notes | Spreadsheet maintainers | Outdated comments affect readability | Clear the comment content and save |
| 4 | Mobile feedback | Users working away from a desktop | Comments need to be handled on a phone or tablet | Manage comments directly on iOS |
| 5 | Periodic review | Project owners | Comments need to be confirmed one by one | Review each comment and keep or remove it |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create, view, edit, and delete comments in this workflow | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional advanced capabilities | Available according to the product page | Available according to the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet notes and simple review | Free | The comment workflow in this guide is available directly |
| Users who also need more advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable when you want broader subscription benefits in one plan |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page