WPS Grid Lines on macOS help you control worksheet gridline display, printing, and color settings; this feature 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
Grid lines are the gray dividing lines between cells in a worksheet, and they are shown by default. In WPS Spreadsheet for Mac, you can quickly show or hide grid lines, adjust gridline color in settings, and control whether grid lines appear in print output.
This feature is useful when you want to organize data tables, prepare printed sheets, improve on-screen readability, or distinguish worksheet grid lines from cell borders. It is especially helpful when you need separate control over screen display and printed output.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Showing, hiding, and print settings for grid lines usually do not require a constant network connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need to open a worksheet in WPS Spreadsheet; printing grid lines requires an available printer or print preview |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office → open a spreadsheet file → confirm that related entries under View or Page Layout are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports showing or hiding worksheet grid lines, controlling printed grid lines through page setup, and changing gridline color. | Microsoft explains how to show or hide gridlines from the View tab in Excel and separately notes that printed gridlines are handled through worksheet printing settings. | Google Sheets officially explains spreadsheet printing settings such as margins, page breaks, headers, footers, and page setup, with printing workflows emphasized more than gridline appearance customization. | Notion provides table views and simple tables for organizing information, but its official help describes database-style tables rather than traditional spreadsheet gridline display and print controls. | Adobe Acrobat supports showing or hiding a grid and changing grid appearance such as grid line color, mainly for aligning objects and measuring content in PDFs rather than worksheet cell grid lines. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: one worksheet workflow covers on-screen display, print output, and color adjustment for grid lines. Distinct: the controls are centered on spreadsheet editing scenarios. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents display and print controls clearly, but the referenced page focuses on showing or hiding gridlines and points users to a separate print article. | Compared with WPS: Google's official guidance centers on print setup workflows, and the referenced help page does not focus on worksheet gridline color customization. | Compared with WPS: Notion tables are designed more for structured content and database views than for spreadsheet-style gridline display and print management. | Compared with WPS: Adobe grids are layout aids for PDF alignment and measurement, so the use case differs from worksheet cell grid lines in spreadsheets. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide gridlines | Print from Google Sheets | Table view | Grids, guides, and measurements in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to manage worksheet grid lines directly inside a spreadsheet, WPS provides a focused path for display, print, and color settings in one editing flow. Other products also offer related capabilities, but their official guidance is often centered on different scenarios such as database tables, print setup workflows, or PDF layout alignment.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearer on-screen reading | Everyday spreadsheet users | Temporarily remove gray dividing lines to focus on content | Show or hide grid lines from the View tab |
| 2 | Centralized settings control | Users who prefer settings panels | Manage display options from one settings area | Use File → Options → View to control grid lines |
| 3 | Printing worksheets with grid lines | Users who need paper output | Screen display and printed output need different settings | Turn on grid lines in Page Setup before printing |
| 4 | Adjusting worksheet appearance | Users who want better visual contrast | The default gridline color does not fit the current sheet background | Change the gridline color in Options |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide grid lines | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Print grid lines | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Change gridline color | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other expanded membership benefits | Depends on the current account plan | Includes additional advanced features and expanded benefits depending on plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing, editing, and printing of standard worksheets | Free | The gridline tasks described here can be used directly |
| Users who also need broader advanced office features | WPS Premium | In addition to gridline controls, membership plans can include more advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page