WPS Spell Check is an English spelling review feature in WPS Spreadsheets on Windows; it includes 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
Spell Check is a proofreading feature in WPS Spreadsheets for Windows. It is used to review English words in cells and lets you change, ignore, or add flagged words to a dictionary when a possible spelling issue is found.
Core tasks include:
- Run a manual spell check from the Review tab for a selected range or the whole sheet.
- Manage a custom dictionary and related language-check settings in Options.
This feature is useful for English data entry, bilingual spreadsheet cleanup, terminology maintenance, and final review before sharing a file.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A local spell check does not require a constant internet connection; keep a network connection available when downloading or syncing related resources |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS Spreadsheet files and edit cell content |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets, go to the Review tab, and confirm that the Spell Check entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Manually checks English spelling in WPS Spreadsheets and supports change, ignore, add to dictionary, and custom dictionary management. | Microsoft Office can check spelling, and Excel supports manual spell check plus dictionary additions. | The Google Docs product page highlights AI-assisted writing and collaboration, but it does not focus on a traditional spell check entry on that page. | Notion AI includes spelling and grammar correction as part of its AI writing workflow. | Adobe Acrobat provides spell checking and accepted-word management mainly in PDF editing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The spell check entry is aligned with spreadsheet cell editing. Advantage: Custom dictionary management supports repeated terminology review. | Compared with WPS: Excel supports manual spell check, but Microsoft states that automatic spelling and grammar checking is not available in Excel. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes online collaboration and AI-assisted drafting, so spreadsheet-style cell review is not the focus of this official page. | Compared with WPS: Notion handles spelling correction mainly through AI features rather than a spreadsheet cell review flow. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat spell check is designed for PDF editing scenarios rather than spreadsheet entry and review. |
| Official Source | — | Check spelling and grammar in Office | Google Docs product page | Using Notion AI | Check spellings in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
For users who need to review English spelling directly in spreadsheet cells and maintain recurring terms, WPS fits the spreadsheet editing flow well. Other products provide related proofreading capabilities, but their official pages emphasize different scenarios such as document collaboration, AI writing, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English data entry review | Admin, sales, and operations staff | English words in cells are easy to mistype | Use Review > Spell Check to review and correct items one by one |
| 2 | Terminology maintenance | Finance, trade, and research users | Specialized terms are repeatedly flagged as errors | Add recurring terms to the custom dictionary |
| 3 | Bilingual spreadsheet cleanup | Teachers, students, and project assistants | English mistakes are easy to miss in mixed-language sheets | Run spell check after content cleanup |
| 4 | Template review before reuse | Team document maintainers | Old spelling mistakes can be carried into reused templates | Run spell check before reusing the template |
| 5 | Final review before delivery | Anyone sending spreadsheets externally | English spelling issues may be missed before export or sharing | Check key ranges manually before sending |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spell check in spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Custom dictionary management | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| AI Spell Check | Limited | Pro+ includes AI features with a daily usage limit |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday English spreadsheet proofreading | Free | Manual spell check and custom dictionary management are enough for basic use |
| Need more cloud storage or added services | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need more cloud storage and added capabilities |
| Need AI-related spelling support | WPS Premium | The pricing page shows broader AI Spell Check access in higher-tier benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page