WPS Grid Lines is a worksheet display and printing aid in WPS Spreadsheet; 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 |
| Version limits | None specified | Suitable for standard WPS Spreadsheet use on Windows |
About This Feature
Overview
Grid Lines is a built-in worksheet display aid in WPS Office for Windows. It helps you identify cell boundaries, improve worksheet readability, and control whether grid lines appear in printed output.
Core tasks include:
- Quickly show or hide grid lines from the View tab for the current worksheet.
- Show or hide grid lines from the Options panel in the File menu.
- Change the grid line color to match your reading preference or worksheet style.
- Show grid lines when printing so printed pages remain easier to read.
This feature is useful for data entry, worksheet review, printed reports, and classroom or meeting presentations. It helps reduce confusion when cell boundaries are hard to see and separates on-screen display settings from print output settings.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Grid line display and print settings are local features and do not require a constant internet connection |
| Other | Open a worksheet in WPS Spreadsheet before using the feature; printing checks require print preview or an available printer |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet, load any worksheet, and confirm that grid line controls are available from View or Page Layout |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports showing or hiding grid lines in spreadsheets, changing grid line color, and enabling grid lines for printing. | Excel supports showing or hiding gridlines from the View tab and printing gridlines from worksheet print settings. | Google Sheets supports spreadsheet print settings such as margins, page breaks, headers, and footers; the cited help page focuses on printing workflow rather than grid line color settings. | Notion table views can show or hide vertical lines and support sorting, filtering, and grouping, but they are not traditional spreadsheet grid line print controls. | Adobe Acrobat provides grids, guides, and measurement tools for PDF alignment and layout work rather than worksheet cell grid line editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: one workflow covers on-screen display, color adjustment, and print output settings. Distinct: controls are available in common spreadsheet locations such as View, Options, and Page Setup. | Compared with WPS: Excel also supports display and print gridlines, but Microsoft documents these actions across separate help pages. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets documentation emphasizes print configuration and page setup more than worksheet grid line color adjustment. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward database-style tables, so its line display options serve a different purpose from spreadsheet cell grid lines. | Compared with WPS: Adobe grid tools are designed for PDF alignment and measurement, not worksheet grid line display, color, and print control. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide gridlines Print gridlines in a worksheet | Print from Google Sheets | Table view databases | Use grids, guides, and measurements in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to manage worksheet cell boundaries on screen, adjust their appearance, and control whether they print, WPS Grid Lines fits everyday spreadsheet work well. Other products cover adjacent scenarios such as online print setup, database views, or PDF alignment, but those use cases are not the same as worksheet grid line management.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How Grid Lines Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viewing cell boundaries during data entry | Office users, students | Cells are harder to locate quickly | Turn on grid lines to make each cell easier to identify |
| 2 | Simplifying worksheet visuals before a presentation | Presenters, teachers | Too many lines distract from the data | Hide grid lines temporarily to focus attention on content |
| 3 | Keeping reference lines in printed reports | Finance, admin teams | Printed tables are harder to read without visible boundaries | Enable print grid lines in page settings |
| 4 | Matching worksheet visuals to a preferred style | Users who want consistent document appearance | Default gray lines may not fit the worksheet style | Change the grid line color in Options |
| 5 | Understanding the difference between grid lines and borders | New users | On-screen helper lines and actual borders are easy to confuse | Use grid lines for display and borders for formatting as needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet editing and grid line display | ✅ | ✅ |
| Grid line color adjustment and print settings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF tools and broader advanced features | Some features are limited | More advanced features are available |
| Cloud storage and template-related benefits | Basic access | More expanded benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday worksheet viewing, editing, and printing | Free | Grid line tasks in this guide are available directly |
| Broader PDF, cloud, or extended office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page