Hide Rows and Columns in WPS on Android helps you simplify spreadsheet views on mobile; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Hide Rows and Columns in WPS on Android is a spreadsheet organization feature for temporarily hiding selected rows or columns while keeping the underlying data and formula references in the worksheet.
Core tasks include:
- Hide selected rows or columns to reduce on-screen clutter in a worksheet.
- Manage hidden rows and columns to unhide items or review hidden content more efficiently.
This feature is useful when reviewing reports on a phone, simplifying detailed sheets, or presenting only the data you want to focus on. After rows or columns are hidden, the data remains in the worksheet for later editing and calculation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local hide or unhide actions; downloading the app and account-related services require network access |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS spreadsheet files and have basic editing access to the worksheet |
Download & Installation
Before using Hide Rows and Columns, install WPS Office on your Android device and open a spreadsheet file in editing view.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, tap Tools, switch to the Home tab, and look for the Rows & Columns entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you hide selected rows or columns through Tools → Home → Rows & Columns, and manage hidden items through Manage Hidden Rows and Columns. | Microsoft Excel officially supports hiding and unhiding worksheet rows and columns, including selecting adjacent rows or columns to unhide hidden content. | Google Sheets officially supports hiding rows or columns on Android by touching and holding a row or column, and it also supports freeze and group actions. | Notion table view supports rearranging columns, showing or hiding properties, and bulk editing rows, but its official help does not describe traditional spreadsheet-style row-number or column-letter hiding. | Adobe Acrobat official help focuses on PDF accessibility, reading order, and document structure rather than spreadsheet row and column hiding. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a mobile spreadsheet editing path that includes both direct hiding and a dedicated management entry for hidden rows and columns. | Compared with WPS: the official Microsoft page explains hide and unhide actions clearly, but the page mainly describes desktop-style selection and right-click workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets on Android supports direct hiding, but the official page emphasizes general row and column actions rather than a separate hidden-item management entry. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on database views and property visibility instead of traditional spreadsheet row and column controls. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is designed for PDF workflows, not spreadsheet editing. |
| Official Source | — | Hide or show rows or columns | Freeze, group, hide, or merge rows & columns - Android | Table view | Create and verify PDF accessibility |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to organize spreadsheet views quickly on an Android device, WPS offers a workflow that stays close to mobile spreadsheet editing. Other products may support related layout or visibility controls, but their official focus is different from a spreadsheet-centered hide-row and hide-column workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summary report review | Sales, operations, managers | Too much detail makes key figures harder to read | Hide nonessential rows or columns and keep the main data area visible |
| 2 | Spreadsheet review on a phone | Field staff, students | Small screens make dense sheets harder to scan | Temporarily hide rows or columns that are not needed |
| 3 | Staged data entry | Finance, admin staff | Helper columns are not always needed during entry | Hide helper columns first and unhide them later when needed |
| 4 | Focused presentation | Trainers, presenters | Not all raw data should be shown during a presentation | Hide secondary areas and keep the current talking points visible |
| 5 | Hidden item check | Spreadsheet editors | It may be unclear which rows or columns are hidden | Use Manage Hidden Rows and Columns to review and restore hidden items |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Hide rows and columns | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Manage hidden rows and columns | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage and broader services | Basic quota and basic services | More extended benefits and services |
| Some advanced PDF, AI, and template features | Some limits apply | More advanced capabilities are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet viewing and light organization | Free | Hide-row and hide-column actions are available for regular use |
| Frequent work across spreadsheets, PDFs, cloud storage, and other advanced tools | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who need broader office features beyond this spreadsheet task |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page