WPS Show Comments on Android helps you control whether spreadsheet comments appear while reviewing cells; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Show Comments is a review feature in WPS Office for Android spreadsheets. It lets you control whether comments appear when you tap cells that already contain comments, making it easier to switch between comment review and data editing.
Key capabilities include:
- Show comment pop-ups for commented cells when the toggle is on.
- Hide comment pop-ups for commented cells when the toggle is off.
- Switch quickly between review-focused and edit-focused viewing on a mobile screen.
This feature is useful for collaborative review, comment checking, and quick feedback review in spreadsheets on Android.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android phone or tablet |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local comment viewing; network access is needed for sign-in and file sync |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file that already contains comments |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office on Android, open a spreadsheet, then go to Tools → Review and confirm that the Show Comments button is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS for Android spreadsheets, you can use Tools → Review → Show Comments to control whether comment boxes appear when you tap commented cells. | Word provides Contextual and List views for comments, with active and resolved comments shown in the Comments pane. | Google Docs and Sheets let users show, hide, or minimize comments and open a comments panel to review them. | Notion supports page comments, inline comments, and a comments pane, with display options for inline comments. | Adobe Acrobat lets users view comments in a comments pane and manage comment visibility and location for PDF review. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the comment display toggle is placed directly in the review tools on Android, which fits quick spreadsheet review on mobile devices. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on comment views and cross-platform document collaboration, with less emphasis on Android spreadsheet cell comment toggles. | Compared with WPS: it offers richer comment panel and filtering options, but the official guidance mainly describes web-based collaboration. | Compared with WPS: it is centered on page collaboration and knowledge-base discussion rather than spreadsheet cell comment display control. | Compared with WPS: it is designed mainly for PDF comment review rather than spreadsheet cell comment visibility. |
| Official Source | — | Using Modern comments in Word | Use comments, action items, and emoji reactions | Comments, mentions and reactions | View comments |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly review spreadsheet comments on an Android device, WPS provides a direct mobile-friendly toggle for showing or hiding comment pop-ups. The other products also support comment review, but their official guidance is more focused on document collaboration, page discussion, or PDF review workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing spreadsheet feedback | Collaborative editors | Need to check comments cell by cell | Turn on Show Comments and tap commented cells to read feedback |
| 2 | Focusing on data editing | Spreadsheet maintainers | Comment boxes may cover cell content | Turn off Show Comments to reduce visual obstruction |
| 3 | Quick mobile review | Phone users | Switching between data and comments is less convenient on a small screen | Use the review tools to switch comment visibility quickly |
| 4 | Checking notes before a meeting | Team members | Need to confirm that spreadsheet feedback has been reviewed | Turn on comment display and check commented cells one by one |
| 5 | Preparing before edits | Data organizers | Need to read feedback before making changes | Show comments first, then return to editing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide spreadsheet comments | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available with a broader feature range |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | Broader access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to view or switch spreadsheet comments on Android | Free | Show Comments is available directly for this workflow |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader advanced tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need storage, templates, or more advanced office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page