WPS Filter is a spreadsheet feature in WPS for showing rows that match conditions and hiding rows that do not; it includes 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
Filter is a built-in data handling feature in WPS Spreadsheet for Windows. It helps you focus on matching records in a large worksheet by showing rows that meet conditions and hiding rows that do not.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Filter from the ribbon to add drop-down arrows to header cells.
- Turn on Filter from the right-click menu for faster access inside the worksheet.
- Turn on Advanced Filter from the ribbon to set more specific criteria in a dialog box.
- Turn on Advanced Filter from the right-click menu when you prefer shortcut-menu access.
This feature is useful for sales lists, staff rosters, condition-based lookups, and periodic data review. It helps reduce manual scanning and lets you narrow the visible data without deleting the original rows.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local filtering tasks |
| Other | Open the data in WPS Spreadsheet and keep a clear header row for easier filtering |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet, load a worksheet, and confirm that Filter-related entries are available on the Data tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports Filter and Advanced Filter in a worksheet data range, with access from the Data tab and the right-click menu. | Excel supports filtering data in a range or table and includes comparison operators and advanced criteria. | Google Sheets supports filters, filtering by condition or value, and filter views. | Notion supports filters in database views and can combine advanced filter logic across properties. | Adobe Acrobat Analyzer supports filtering a collection by attribute values and applying multiple filters. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides both ribbon access and right-click access for Filter and Advanced Filter, which is convenient for worksheet-based review. | Compared with WPS: Excel documentation emphasizes table-based filtering, comparison operators, and advanced criteria for analysis workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets emphasizes browser-based collaboration, shared filtering, and filter views. | Compared with WPS: Notion filtering is built around database properties and views rather than spreadsheet header filters. | Compared with WPS: Adobe filtering is designed for document collections and extracted attributes rather than spreadsheet cell data. |
| Official Source | — | Filter data in a range or table in Excel | Sort & filter your data | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Filter a collection using attributes |
Overall Conclusion: For worksheet-based filtering on Windows, WPS offers direct entry points that fit everyday spreadsheet review. If your work depends more on shared online views, database properties, or document collection filtering, the other products provide different filtering models.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How Filter helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales record screening | Sales teams, operations staff | Large tables make target records hard to find | Turn on Filter and narrow results by column |
| 2 | Quick roster checking | HR, admin teams | Need to view matching people temporarily | Use the right-click menu to start filtering quickly |
| 3 | Multi-condition review | Finance staff, analysts | Need more specific conditions for screening | Use Advanced Filter to define criteria |
| 4 | Faster in-sheet access | Frequent spreadsheet users | Do not want to switch to the ribbon often | Open Filter or Advanced Filter from the shortcut menu |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet filtering | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits are listed on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet filtering and basic office work | Free | Filter itself is available for regular data review and organization |
| Need more cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need storage, templates, or additional office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page