WPS Find on macOS helps you search, replace, and locate target cells in a worksheet or workbook; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Find in WPS Sheets for Mac is a built-in search tool for locating specific content in a worksheet and then replacing text or locating target cells when needed.
Core capabilities include:
- Find: Search cell content with options for worksheet or workbook scope, search by rows or columns, formulas or values or comments, match case, and full-cell matching.
- Replace: Replace matched content one by one or replace all at once.
- Go To: Select cells by type, including data, constants, formulas, comments, blanks, and errors.
This feature is useful for data review, batch edits, formula checks, and exception tracing in spreadsheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Find, Replace, and Go To are local editing features and do not require a network connection |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file before using the feature entry points |
Download & Installation
Before using Find, install WPS Office for Mac and open a spreadsheet file.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and check the Find-related entry under Data Processing on the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides Find, Replace, and Go To in spreadsheets, with options for scope, search by rows or columns, formulas or values or comments, match case, and full-cell matching. | Word provides Find and Replace with the Navigation pane plus filters such as match case and whole words, but the referenced page focuses on document text search. | Google Docs Editors provides Find and Replace, and in spreadsheets it supports match case, exact cell matching, regular expressions, and searching within formulas. | Notion supports in-page search and workspace search shortcuts, which are useful for page and workspace content lookup, but the referenced page does not describe spreadsheet-style cell replacement. | Acrobat Help provides entry points for document editing and text changes in PDFs, but the referenced help hub is centered on PDF workflows rather than spreadsheet search. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings Find, Replace, and Go To together in one spreadsheet workflow. Distinct: It also lets you narrow results by cell content type and search scope directly from the dialog. | Compared with WPS: the referenced Microsoft page is more focused on document text navigation and replacement than spreadsheet cell targeting. | Compared with WPS: Google highlights regular expression support, while WPS adds a direct Go To path for checking specific cell types in spreadsheet review tasks. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with page and workspace search, while spreadsheet data inspection is less direct. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more aligned with PDF text editing and document workflows than spreadsheet search tasks. |
| Official Source | — | Find text in a document | Search and use find and replace | Keyboard shortcuts | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is finding content in spreadsheets, replacing repeated text, and locating cells by type, WPS is organized around a spreadsheet editing workflow. Other products are better suited to document search, workspace search, or PDF editing in their own contexts.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checking repeated values | Finance teams, operations teams | Need to confirm where a value appears in a sheet | Use Find to search within the worksheet or workbook |
| 2 | Updating repeated text | Admin teams, sales teams | Old names or codes need to be updated consistently | Use Replace or Replace All |
| 3 | Reviewing formulas and blanks | Analysts, teachers | Need to select formulas, blanks, or error cells quickly | Use Go To to select a target cell type |
| 4 | Running case-sensitive searches | Editors, reviewers | Similar text creates too many broad matches | Turn on Match case or full-cell matching |
| 5 | Searching across sheets | Project members | Unsure whether content is in one sheet or the whole workbook | Set the search scope to Workbook |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Find, Replace, and Go To in spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet search and simple edits | Free | Find, Replace, and Go To are available directly |
| Need more cloud storage or broader account benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need more storage and additional benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page