WPS Border on iOS helps you apply and adjust cell borders in spreadsheets; 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Border in WPS Office for iOS is a spreadsheet formatting feature for adding and adjusting cell borders. It lets you apply common border types such as outer borders, inner borders, and all borders, and it also provides more border settings for line style and border type adjustments.
Core tasks include:
- Set borders: Apply common border types to a selected range for clearer table structure and emphasis.
- Customize borders: Open more border settings to adjust line styles and border types for a more refined layout.
This feature is useful when you edit schedules, reports, duty rosters, and quotation tables on iPhone or iPad. It also supports quick spreadsheet formatting on the go in WPS Office.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | Border editing itself is a local editing feature; network access may be needed for download, sign-in, or file sync |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and make sure it is in editable mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, sign in, and open a spreadsheet file |
| Post-install check | Open a spreadsheet, select cells, then go to Tools → Home and confirm that the Borders area is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Border in WPS for iOS lets you select a cell range, apply outer borders, inner borders, or all borders, and open more border settings to adjust line styles and border types. | Microsoft Word documentation states that a Cells object can use a Borders collection and apply inside and outside borders to table cells. | Google Docs help states that users can change table border color, border width, border dash, and other table structure settings. | Notion help states that simple tables support rows, columns, headers, cell color changes, and merged cells, but the cited page does not describe a spreadsheet-style border control panel. | Adobe Acrobat documentation describes border color, line thickness, and line style for form fields, which fits PDF form appearance rather than spreadsheet cell border editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct mobile spreadsheet path through Tools → Home → Borders, with both common border presets and more border settings in one workflow. | Compared with WPS: the cited Microsoft page focuses on document table border objects rather than a mobile spreadsheet border workflow. | Compared with WPS: the cited Google Docs page focuses on computer-based table editing, and it does not detail the same iOS spreadsheet border path. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more oriented to structured information tables, and the cited page does not describe outer border, inner border, or all borders as spreadsheet-style options. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF and form field appearance rather than routine spreadsheet cell border editing. |
| Official Source | — | Cells Borders property | Add and edit tables | Format your page | Configure PDF form field settings |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to edit spreadsheet cell borders directly on iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a more direct mobile workflow for this task. Other products cover document tables, online tables, or PDF field borders, but WPS is better aligned with the specific iOS spreadsheet border-editing scenario described here.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beautify a class schedule | Students | Sections are hard to distinguish | Use outer and inner borders to separate course areas |
| 2 | Organize a sales report | Sales and operations staff | Key data does not stand out | Add all borders or outer borders to important ranges |
| 3 | Build a duty roster | Admin staff and team leads | Shift areas are unclear | Use borders to separate dates and names |
| 4 | Adjust a quotation sheet | Business users | Table layout looks inconsistent | Use custom borders to unify line styles |
| 5 | Make quick edits on mobile | On-the-go users | No convenient desktop access | Finish border edits directly on iPhone or iPad |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet border settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Templates and cloud storage | Basic access | More benefits and higher limits |
| Advanced PDF, conversion, and some extended tools | Partial access or limits | Access to more advanced capabilities |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday mobile spreadsheet edits and basic border formatting | Free version | The Border feature described here is available directly and fits light spreadsheet editing |
| Frequent cross-device work with broader office needs | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need more cloud space, templates, and additional advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page