WPS Font Color on iOS helps you change the display color of text in spreadsheet cells; 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
Font Color is a text-formatting feature in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheets. It is used to change how text appears inside selected cells.
Core tasks include:
- Apply a new color to text in selected cells.
- Change the color of only part of the text while editing a cell.
- Restore text to a commonly used color for a more consistent sheet style.
This feature is useful for highlighting key numbers, separating categories, improving report readability, and making quick formatting changes on mobile.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | iPhone or iPad with a currently supported iOS version |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local font color changes; downloading the app and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
Before using Font Color, install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Open the official download page, choose the iOS version, and follow the on-screen instructions |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, tap Tools at the bottom, and check the Home tab for Font Color |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In spreadsheet editing on iOS, you can open Tools → Home → Font Color to change text color in a cell. | Word lets you select text and use Font Color on the Home tab to change text color. | Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides let you change text color and create custom colors. | Notion lets you apply color or highlight to inline text and text blocks. | Acrobat lets you edit PDF text and change font color in its formatting options. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The mobile spreadsheet path is grouped under Tools → Home, which fits quick cell-format editing on iOS. Distinct: This feature is available without membership. | Compared with WPS: The official page focuses on document text color in Word, with less emphasis on a spreadsheet-focused mobile path. | Compared with WPS: Google provides custom color creation, but the official instructions mainly describe desktop web workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on page and note styling rather than spreadsheet cell editing. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF text editing, so its main use case differs from spreadsheet formatting. |
| Official Source | — | Change the font color in a Word document | Change the color of text, objects, and backgrounds | Style & customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If you mainly edit spreadsheets on an iPhone or iPad, WPS keeps the font color entry close to the mobile editing flow. If you need custom web colors, page styling, or PDF text editing, the other products may fit those specific scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How Font Color Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlight key data | Students, finance staff, sales teams | Important numbers need more emphasis | Apply a more visible text color to target cells |
| 2 | Separate information types | Admin staff, operations teams | Different categories look too similar | Use different text colors for status or type labels |
| 3 | Make quick mobile revisions | Field staff, mobile workers | Formatting steps are not obvious on a phone | Open Tools → Home → Font Color for direct changes |
| 4 | Emphasize part of a cell | Users who need precise editing | Only part of the text needs emphasis | Select part of the text in edit mode and apply a color |
| 5 | Restore a common display style | General users | Too many colors reduce readability | Change the text back to a common color such as black |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet font color | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page |
| Template access | Limited downloads | More template benefits are described on the pricing page |
| Advanced tools and some extended features | May be limited depending on the page description | More advanced features and plan options are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to change spreadsheet text color on iOS | Free | Font Color is available directly for everyday highlighting and formatting |
| You also need more cloud space, templates, or advanced tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work across devices and need broader document features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page