WPS Fill on Android helps you copy existing cell content or extend data patterns in spreadsheets on mobile devices; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Fill is a spreadsheet data-entry feature in WPS Office for Android. It helps reduce repetitive typing and makes it easier to copy existing values or continue a pattern across nearby cells.
Core tasks include:
- Open Fill from Tools > Home > Fill.
- Use Fill from the floating menu bar after selecting cells.
- Apply Copy Fill to repeat the original content.
- Apply Series Fill to continue number-based patterns.
This feature is useful for repeated entries, serial numbers, and extending date or number sequences. Fill writes data into the target range, so existing content in that range may be replaced. In filtered sheets, Fill applies only to visible cells.
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 network connection is not required for local fill actions, but it is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS spreadsheets and use basic touch controls |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the Fill entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS provides Fill from the toolbar or the floating menu bar. It supports Fill Down, Fill Right, Fill Up, Fill Left, and drag-based fill, with Copy Fill and Series Fill available after dragging. | Excel Mobile lets users tap Fill and drag a fill handle to copy entries into adjacent cells or continue date and number series on Android phones and tablets. | Google Sheets provides spreadsheet editing on Android and includes official guidance for Sheets plus enhanced Smart Fill in its learning resources. | Notion Autofill works on database properties and is designed for summaries, tagging, translation, and other AI-generated property values rather than drag-filling spreadsheet cells. | Adobe Acrobat Fill & Sign is designed for filling and signing PDF forms, not for extending spreadsheet cell values or series. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines a toolbar entry and a floating menu entry for Fill on Android. Distinct: After dragging, users can switch between Copy Fill and Series Fill in the same mobile spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also supports mobile fill and series extension, but its official guidance focuses on the Fill menu and fill handle workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes online spreadsheet work and enhanced Smart Fill, but its official learning page does not describe the same four-direction mobile fill workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to database property generation than adjacent spreadsheet cell copying or series dragging. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is focused on PDF form completion and signatures rather than spreadsheet fill operations. |
| Official Source | — | Fill data in a column or row | Google Sheets training and help | Notion AI for databases – Autofill | Fill and sign PDF forms in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
For mobile spreadsheet work on Android, WPS Fill is well suited to repeated entry and pattern extension directly inside a spreadsheet. Microsoft Excel Mobile offers a similar fill workflow, while Google, Notion, and Adobe focus more on online spreadsheet assistance, database property generation, or PDF form completion.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Fill helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copying the same content in batches | Administrative staff, finance users, students | Nearby cells need the same text or number repeatedly | Use Copy Fill to repeat existing content quickly |
| 2 | Continuing serial numbers | Sales, warehouse, and project users | Manual numbering is slow and error-prone | Use Series Fill to continue a numbering pattern |
| 3 | Extending dates or cycles | Scheduling and planning users | Entering continuous dates takes time | Start with a pattern and drag to continue it |
| 4 | Faster completion on mobile | Users working mainly on phones | Typing on a small screen is less efficient | Use the floating menu bar and drag arrows to complete entries |
| 5 | Filling visible data after filtering | Data-cleaning users | Hidden rows should not be changed | Fill applies only to visible cells in filtered sheets |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet Fill | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced templates and related benefits |
| AI features | Some capabilities are limited | More AI-related capabilities and usage allowances are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet entry, simple copying, and pattern extension | Free | Fill itself is available directly and works well for light mobile office tasks |
| More cloud storage, templates, or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need additional value-added capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page